However, a portion of Australian media suggested that Jadeja refused to answer questions in English, along with leaving the media arrangement before Australian reporters can get a chance to ask their questions. However, the team’s media manager have denied this incident.

Because of a controversy that surfaced in Melbourne on Saturday, December 21, a match between the reporters of both the countries got boycotted, and ultimately resulted in the match getting called off.

A section of India’s team and the travelling media decided to boycott the press match against local media persons, set to be held on Sunday afternoon. The game was scheduled to be held at the Junction Oval, but had to be called off.

As controversy around Jadeja’s Hindi-specific press conference intensified, some Indian reporters claimed that the media event got called off only because of travelling purposes. Since Jadeja was asked questions in Hindi, he decided to answer in Hindi as well. However, he did not refuse to speak in English as he got suggested by Australian media.

India will now face Australia for a Boxing-Day test at the MCG, set to begin December 26.

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Sam seems to be quite eager to face India’s bowling attack after the team has completed their preparations to face formidable players like that of Jasprit Bumrah.

“I’ve got a few plans against those (Indian) bowlers. Feeling like I’m moving really nice and hopefully I get that opportunity. I’m just going to react to the ball and show a bit of intent and put a bit of pressure back on the bowlers,” Konstas told Fox Cricket.

19-year-old Sam Konstas will be Australia’s youngest debutant since Pat Cummins, who made his debut at the age of 18 years 193 days. The teenager is excited about the chance to make their debut at the MCG in front of a massive crowd.

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In a video that has been going viral on social media, Rahul was seen carrying a bat in one of his hand when he was having some treatment for his right hand in the nets practice during Melbourne Test practice.
Though there are no additional reports on the participation of Rahul being impacted, he also does not seem to be feeling too much difficulty.

KL Rahul suffered a hand injury at the MCG nets today during practice session. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/XH8sPiG8Gi

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 21, 2024

Rahul’s career has seen plenty of injuries, especially in Test cricket. He seemed to have secured his spot in the middle order at the late time of last year, but Sarfaraz Khan took his place at home after a long injury put him to rest from the game.

He was expected to miss the majority of the series against England, but when skipper Rohit Sharma was not able to play in the first Test, he got the opening spot once again. Rahul played an important role in India’s historic victory, and he did so much to maintain Raul at the top of the order, so much that he had to return to the middle order for the first time since 2019.

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As the rain has continuously stopped the game and had a negative effect, the match is likely going to end in a draw, but Indian team will be trying their best to bring out a solid result in order to boost their hopes of entering the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals.

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India’s first innings at the Gabba Test has been a nightmare so far. Rohit Sharma departed for just 10 runs, whereas Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal all left for single-digit scores. However, India now has a chance to catch up due to a strong stand of 84 runs from KL Rahul and a brilliant knock from Ravindra Jadeja.

Indian batting lineup has struggled in the Test format ever since Gambhir took over as head coach, as they have 400 only twice. In the seven of the team’s 14 games, they have been bowled out for less tan 200.

Gautam Gambhir is so frustrated by team India batters..
He is thinking of batting #INDvsAUS#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/RhO8DNyacn

— Film and Cricket Updates (@FilmyKriya) December 16, 2024

Fans were excited after watching the shadow practise video of Gambhir, which did not take time to go viral all over social media. Fans are sharing the clip of an Indian coach on the internet at a fast rate.

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This record was previously on the name of India’s legendary off-spinner Erapalli Prasanna. He had taken six wickets for 104 runs in 33.4 overs in 1968. In that match, India had lost by 39 runs
Now, Bumrah has his name secured on the top of the list with six wickets for 65 runs in 38 overs,

Making an IMPACT straightaway! 🙌#JaspritBumrah wastes no time to find his 6th scalp and #MitchellStarc has to depart! 👏#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 3rd Test, Day 3 LIVE NOW! | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/mKFqrVBeKX

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 16, 2024

Bumrah’s overall bowling figures at the venue are the top sixth by a bowler who is from a visiting country. The top spot is secured by legendary New Zealand pacer Richard Hadlee, who had secured 9 wickets for 52 runs in 1985.

The previous record for best bowling figures was held by Indian pacer Madan Lal. Madan had taken 5 wickets for 72 runs in 1977. However, Mohammed Siraj and Zaheer Khan have also registered a fifer in Brisbane as well.

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However, the Australian pacer great has stated his concern and shared how he is not surprised by Rohit’s decision to field.

“I’m not surprised that Rohit Sharma won the toss and bowled. He doesn’t want to get out there and bat,” McGrath said while speaking on ABC radio.

He further explained the potential consequences of India deciding to bowl first in the Gabba Test, sharing light on the difference in how the media portrays a game with failed batting versus a game with a failed bowling strategy.

“The thing is if you bowl first and it goes pear-shaped that looks really bad in the media whereas if you bat first and it goes poorly it is ‘gutsy decision to bat first,” he said.

Coming to the match, India opted to bowl first and managed to bowl only 13.2 overs, which was followed by heavy rain interrupting the match. Australia managed to score 28 runs without a loss of wicket. Taking in consideration the condition of weather forecast in Brisbane, the chances are high for the third Test to come out without a result.

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Indian team might not want this scenario to happen, because such an outcome will seriously affect their qualification in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 finals. A washout will mean loss of important points, hence affecting their chance of securing a place in the final.

If the current Test gets called off, it will be declared a draw. This will leave the series at 1-1 as two matches will remain. In such case, India will have to win both the remaining matches to automatically secure their place in WTC final against South africa.

However, if India manages to win the series 2-1, their qualification will then depend on the outcome of Sri Lanka v Australia series in late January. Sri lanka will need to win one of the matches in order for India to qualify.

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