IND vs AUS: Match referee provides a clear chit to Ravindra Jadeja and India after ointment controversy

Ravindra Jadeja and India got a clear chit by match referee Andy Pycroft forward of the second day’s play within the Nagpur Take a look at towards Australia.

Debate sparked on social media after footage was shared on Twitter by an Aussie fan, claiming that Jadeja was making use of a substance to his bowling finger to get a greater grip on the ball.

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan additionally jumped in, questioning what precisely Jadeja was doing.

“What’s it he’s placing on his spinning finger ? By no means ever seen this…” tweeted Vaughan.

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What’s it he’s placing on his spinning finger ? By no means ever seen this … #INDvsAUS https://t.co/NBPCjFmq3w

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 9, 2023

Nevertheless, India captain Rohit Sharma had knowledgeable match referee Pycroft that Jadeja utilized a pain-relieving ointment on his index finger, in line with a report in ESPNcricinfo.

Pycroft queried Rohit and Jadeja after watching the controversial footage of an alleged ball-tampering incident.

No fees had been levied towards Jadeja or the Indian crew.

“He most likely received a blister or reduce on that finger”: Michael Clarke

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke shared his views on the incident and believed that the Indian all-rounder did nothing mistaken. Clarke said that Jadeja ought to have given the ball to the on-field umpire earlier than placing the ointment on his finger and averted any allegations.

“He’s bowling a lot, so he most likely received a blister or reduce on that finger. What he ought to have executed there, he ought to have given the ball to the umpire and stood in entrance of the umpire whereas he was placing it on his finger. If he chucks the ball to the umpire and does that, I don’t assume there’s any remark made about that. It’s simply the notion,” Clarke was quoted as saying on Large Sports activities Breakfast.