This backlash got here after Jadeja carried out an interview in Hindi throughout a press convention on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) forward of the Boxing Day Test match.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has come out in assist of Ravindra Jadeja, who not too long ago confronted heavy criticism from the Australian media. This backlash got here after Jadeja carried out an interview in Hindi throughout a press convention on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) forward of the Boxing Day Test match, scheduled to start on December 26.
The media interplay was organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for touring media with some Australian media retailers additionally in attendance. While Indian journalists posed their questions in Hindi, Jadeja responded in the identical language. However, because the Indian staff bus was working late Jadeja needed to depart the stadium with out addressing any questions from the Australian media.
This led to some native journalists expressing their frustration in the direction of the BCCI media supervisor, with the tense moments being captured by cameras and later broadcasted on Australian channels.
Pressure is intensifying on India forward of the Boxing Day check with the vacationers adopting a siege mentality.
Just days after Virat Kohli’s fiery run-in with Australian media, at present his teammates refused to reply questions from native reporters. @trent_kniese #9News pic.twitter.com/ILKWC305Ag
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) December 21, 2024
In response to the controversy, Irfan Pathan defended Jadeja’s option to conduct the interview in Hindi questioning why it ought to be seen as an issue.
What’s incorrect if the participant desires to present interview in hindi?
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 22, 2024
The upcoming fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy holds immense significance for each groups. The consequence of the Boxing Day Test will decide the sequence winner and will additionally influence the groups’ standings within the World Test Championship (WTC) last. The Indian staff, presently in third place on the WTC factors desk, must safe victories within the remaining two matches to qualify for the ultimate. South Africa holds the highest place, with Australia following intently in second place.
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