The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) reached an exciting stage with just a day to go, but it wasn’t just the cricket that had fans talking. On the fourth day, a funny conversation between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja caught everyone’s attention.
While changing innings with Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland at the crease, Virat Kohli asked Indian skipper Rohit Sharma who he would play next. Rohit immediately responded by saying, “Gado dal gado,” referring to left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja by his nickname.
A hilarious dialogue between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja ignites Boxing Day Test drama
Rohit then gave specific instructions to Jadeja by saying, “Yahan se daal ke dekh kya hota hai (Boat from this end and see what happens).” But the fun among the Indian players did not stop there, as the Indian captain added with a laugh: “Aye jadu, danant mat dikha ziada yaar usko (Don’t show him many teeth).”
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But the exact meaning of the second comment was unclear. Looks like Rohit Sharma was asking Ravindra Jadeja to keep things subtle and laugh. As Jadeja prepared to bowl, India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant joined in the light-hearted banter at the MCG on Sunday.
Keeping the atmosphere lively, Rishabh Pant was captured on the microphone saying, “Nice, jadu bhai. Aage aane do yaar, chalo bhaiyo (Let the mixture come forward; come on, guys).” Now, the clip of the hilarious and entertaining moment is going viral across social media platforms.
Watch the entertaining moment here:
Captain Rohit: “Aye jadu, usko dhant mat dekha gada yaar” #RohitSharma directions #Ravindra Jadeja As if he unleashed a secret weapon! #AUSvINDOnStar Test 4, Day 5, Monday, December 30, at 4:30 AM pic.twitter.com/PbEqEcqepT
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 29, 2024
Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team were bowled out for 369 early on the fourth morning in reply to Australia’s 474, thanks to a crucial 127-run partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy (114) and Washington Sundar (50) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). ) in Melbourne.
Superb efforts by Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar limited Australia’s first innings lead to 105 runs. India then mounted a strong comeback with Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge, taking four wickets as Australia were reduced to 91 for 6.
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Australia lead by 333 runs despite India’s spirited comeback at the MCG
Australia lost four wickets for just 11 runs in the dramatic collapse against India, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. However, dropped catches allowed Australia to recover on day four of the ongoing fourth Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne.
Marnus Labuschagne made a valuable 70 runs and added 57 runs with Pat Cummins (41) while the last-wicket pair of Nathan Lyon (41*) and Scott Boland (10*) added 55* runs to frustrate the Indian side in the ongoing Boxing Day Test.
At stumps, the Australians were 228 for 9, with a total lead of 333 runs, setting up an exciting Day 5 of play at the MCG on Monday 30 December. As the pitch improves for batting at the MCG, India would like to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the MCG.
Notably, Australia has lost only two Tests at the MCG since 2011 against India in 2018 and 2020. The pitch at the MCG usually suits their style of play, and they are currently in a strong position in the match, so the tourists must advance at the MCG to defend BGT this time Down Under.
