Social internet is buzzing with a video of the left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja tending to his spinning finger with an ointment with Australian media he was ball tampering
The first test match of the BGT has started off with controversies.
The first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now stained by charges of ball tampering against India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. In a social media video, Jadeja can be seen using his left arm to apply a cream to his spinning finger. According to the video that has been circulating in Australian media, Jadeja appeared to be attempting to tamper with the ball.
Was Ravindra Jadeja really involved in ball tampering as video of IND vs AUS 1st test goes viral, true story explained
This is absolutely shocking!
Jadeja is quite clearly applying a magic potion to his finger here, which has tricked the Australian's into forgetting they can use their bats.
12 month ban. Now. #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/dukRDR1sni
— The Cricket Podcast (@TheCricketPod) February 9, 2023
The actual story
It is evident that Jadeja wasn’t even touching the ball; instead, he was only applying the ointment to cure his damaged fingers. In the video, Jadeja can be seen accepting a cream from Mohammed Siraj, an Indian pacer, as he gets ready to bowl next over. It’s vital to keep in mind that Jadeja’s five-wicket haul in the first innings of the game contributed to the Australians being dismissed for just 177 runs. India is currently in charge of the first Test in Nagpur because to Jadeja’s superb performance.
The Australian media previously attempted to stir up concern about the VCA Stadium pitch. They accused the BCCI and Indian curators of changing the playing surface prior to Wednesday’s opening Test match. Prior to every significant series, Australian associated press tries to sway the opposition by creating difficulties. As the Australian media is fully aware of and keeps making unnecessary noise over, the Pat Cummins-led team will not have an easy time competing in India.
Day 1 of the first test match of BGT (India vs. Australia)
Australia was dismissed for just 177 runs in the first innings of the game after opting to bat first after winning the toss. The spin duo Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin played a significant part as Jadeja got five wickets, and Ashwin claimed three.
David Warner and Usman Khawaja, Australia’s opening batters, were quickly removed by Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, giving India the upper hand. Prior to Jadeja taking three quick wickets, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne scored 82 runs together in an attempt to preserve the Australian squad. Jadeja played in his maiden international game following his recovery from an injury received during the Asia Cup the previous year.
With the help of Jadeja’s outstanding ball handling, Australia went from 76-2 at lunch to 173-8 after the break. Later, Ashwin came back to the pitch to assist India in bowling out Australia for just 177 runs. Before Rahul was dismissed, Indian openers Rohit and Rahul added 76 runs to the score. India is 77/1 at stumps on Day 1 of play. On Day 2, Rohit will return to the plate for India alongside Ashwin.