Ravindra Jadeja failed to deliver on Day 1 of the third Test against Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday, March 1. The all-rounder first got out for just four runs as Team India got bowled out for 109 runs in 33.2 overs. The left-arm spinner then took the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne off a no-ball.
The incident took place on the first ball of the fourth over when the batter dragged the length ball onto the stumps. It was Jadeja’s second no ball of the match and the third instance while picking up a wicket in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Jadeja also wasted a couple of reviews in the sixth and 10th over against Australian opener Usman Khawaja.
Fans were disappointed with Ravindra Jadeja’s off-day on the field and felt that the no balls and reviews could cost Team India the ongoing Test match.
One fan wrote on Twitter:
"Lagta hai aaj Jadeja ne Lunch ni kiya tabhi no ball and 2 reviews kha liye? (Looks like Jadeja didn't had lunch today, so he ate no ball and two reviews)."
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions:
Earlier in the day, Matthew Kuhnemann scalped a five-wicket haul that helped Australia bowl out India for 109 in their first innings. Meanwhile, Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets, while Todd Murphy picked up one.
Virat Kohli top-scored with 22 as all the other Indian batters failed to deliver.
In response, Australia were 71/1 at Tea on Day 1, with Khawaja (33*) and Labuschagne (16*) at the crease.
Ravindra Jadeja won the PoTM awards in the first two Tests against Australia
Ravindra Jadeja, however, was adjudged the Player of the Match in the first and second Test against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
He scalped seven wickets, including a five-haul, and contributed 70 as India won the opening Test by an inning and 132 runs.
The 34-year-old then returned with 10 wickets, including 7/42, in the second Test as India won by six wickets.
The hosts are now 2-0 ahead in the ongoing four-Test series.
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