IND vs Engage 2nd Test: Ravindra Jadeja hit back to Ben Stokes – ‘Why would I do this? My focus was on batting ‘. Cricket news
New Delhi: India’s all -rounder Ravindra Jadeja rejected allegations of tampering with England captain Ben Stokes’ pitch after a hot exchange on 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Chris Woakes of England complained to the umpires that Jadeja was allegedly stepped into the dangers of the pitch, leaving a visible mark, the dispute came to light. Stokes told Jadeja a scuff mark and said, “Look what you have done, friend.”
Jadeja defended his actions after playing, “But I was coming from here. I will not bowl there anyway. Why would I do this? My focus is on batting.”
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Addressing the tension with Stokes, Jadeja explained in detail: “He feels that I am making it somehow for myself.Jadeja played an important role in India’s leading 587, scoring 89 off 137 balls in a 203-run partnership with Shubman Gill, who slammed a record-breaking 269. Jadeja’s innings ended when he lost the keeper with Josh tongue and disappeared for a century on a short ball.India’s commanding status was further strengthened by stumps by reducing England by 77 to 77, setting the platform for a strong day 3.
