IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja can find himself in trouble after Nagpur Test, Day 1 heroics. The strange event involving Indian spinner Jadeja during the first day of the first Test in Nagpur, where he applied an unknown substance to his spinning finger, has been looked at by match referee Andy Pycroft. India were 1-77 at stumps after day one of play, with Jadeja finishing with 5-47 as Australia were bowled out for 177. Follow India vs Australia LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja in Trouble? Match referee questions India spinner over mystery substance after video from Nagpur Test gets viral, CHECK out
According to ESPNcricinfo, Pycroft reportedly questioned Jadeja and India captain Rohit Sharma and examined the incident’s video after the game, but no charges were brought.
Videos on Social media show India pacer Mohammed Siraj having Jadeja wipe something off the back of his hand before the left-armer furiously rubs it into his left index finger.
Reports stated that Indian team management informed Pycroft that Jadeja was applying pain-relieving lotion.
Especially if they have had a long break, spinners frequently develop calluses from gripping the seam and flicking the ball out as they bowl. Jadeja had not played in a Test since suffering a knee injury in July 2022.
On social media, there was conjecture, meanwhile, that the cream might have been comparable to what certain football players in various codes use to increase their hold on the ball.
Ravindra Jadeja Ball Tempering? What exactly happened
The incident took place when Australia were 5-120, with Jadeja having already dismissed Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, and Steve Smith.
Jadeja was seen on television making an apparent grab with his right hand, either from his hand or from the hand of one of his teammates.
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Then, while it was unclear exactly what was happening, he rubbed his hands and finger close and around the ball. Some have speculated that he may have been applying something to his spinning finger.
Tim Paine tweeted “Interesting” in response after he saw the video of the incident.
While the incident generated discussion on social media and in the press, it has come to light that the Australian team had not alerted the match referee about the situation.
