In the second Test match of the ongoing series between India and England at Edgbaston Stadium, Team India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a significant oversight before the start of the day's play.
Sports News: In the second Test match between India and England at Edgbaston, Ravindra Jadeja played a brilliant innings, scoring a crucial 89 runs. His responsible innings played a vital role in putting Team India in a b position. However, in the midst of this, Jadeja did something which is considered a serious breach of rules according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
In fact, the BCCI had issued some strict guidelines for players and support staff after the Australia tour, which clearly stated that no player would go to the stadium alone, and the entire team would travel together in the bus. But on the second day of the Edgbaston Test, Jadeja ignored this rule and decided to go to the stadium himself instead of taking the team bus.
Why did he break the rule? Jadeja himself explains the reason
Ravindra Jadeja also clarified the whole controversy. After the end of the second day's play, he said in a press conference, "The ball was new, and I thought I would do some extra batting practice so that things would be easier when I go out to bat. I wanted to get the team out of a difficult situation, so I left early. I felt it was necessary in the interest of the team." That is, Jadeja's aim was to prepare better for the team, but he did this by breaking the board's rule.
Why is the BCCI rule so strict?
In fact, due to issues related to security and discipline during Team India's recent foreign tours, the BCCI implemented this rule that all players should come and go to the stadium in a group by team bus. This reduces security threats and maintains the collective discipline of the team. This strict rule is considered necessary for the players so that no one travels alone and takes risks.
Jadeja's move has put the board in an awkward position because on the one hand, his intention was for the benefit of the team, but on the other hand, he broke the rule, which could also set a wrong example.
What punishment will Ravindra Jadeja get?
Now the question is whether the BCCI will take any action against Jadeja? An official of the board, on condition of anonymity, said that Jadeja's case has been taken seriously, but his intention was not wrong, and considering this, he may be let off with just a warning. According to the official, Jadeja decided to go early in the interest of the team, in such a situation the board may not give him a strict punishment, but it is also necessary to give a message of discipline to the other players.
However, cricket lovers and cricket experts have praised Jadeja's innings. When India had lost 5 wickets, Jadeja, with his understanding, stabilized the team with his batting and, partnering with Shubman Gill, led India towards a big score. This is the reason why his fans also believe that Jadeja's early arrival at the stadium was a correct thought, even if it was a violation of the rule.
