The hosts were desperate to unearth an early wicket on Monday morning at the MCG, and the breakthrough came with an unnecessary run out.
Facing Australian tweaker Nathan Lyon, Jadeja pushed the ball into the covers and called skipper Ajinkya Rahane through for a quick single. But Marnus Labuschagne swooped in from cover, picking up the ball with one hand and flinging it towards Tim Paine with the gloves.Rahane was less than an inch short of making his groundWatch Australia v India Test Series Live & Ad-Break Free During Play with the Fox Cricket commentary team. New to Kayo?Rahane made his way off the MCG with 122 runs next to his name, and the Melbourne spectators congratulated the Indian captain with rapturous applause.
But several pundits blamed Jadeja for the unexpected dismissal, accusing the 32-year-old of rushing to score his half-century.
Perhaps Smith should get a batting lesson from Jadeja!
Aussies shouldn’t sledge anymore. Because as soon as you mention two words, sand and paper, they will start crying 😢😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
...to which Jadeja held up a roll of tape to which dirt and grit had adhered, forming an abrasive surface. Hyuck it up.
Is that it? Is that the 'savage' sledge? Good grief - there's a couple of minutes I'll never get back!