Riding high his magnificent performance in the Ind VS Aus Test 1, man of the match Ravindra Jadeja was slammed back to the earth and fined by ICC for applying cream without the umpire’s consent. Jadeja, who was earlier alleged of ball tampering by various Australian media outlets, was fined 25% of his match fee for applying a soothing cream without taking the umpire’s permission during the first day of the first Test between India VS Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy.
“Ravindra Jadeja was found to have breached Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to displaying conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game. In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Jadeja’s disciplinary record. This was his first offence in a 24-month period,” the ICC’s website read.
“Article 2.20 is intended to cover all types of conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game and which is not specifically and adequately covered by the specific offences set out elsewhere in this Code of Conduct”, the ICC’s Code of Conduct reads.
Meanwhile, India steam rolled past Australia in the first Test, defeating the guests by a margin of an inning and 132 runs.
The Facts of the Matter
Experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stirred controversy on the first day of the first Test between India and Australia, locking their horns for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The left-arm spinner made a thrilling comeback, and had a five-wicket haul, rattling the Australian top-order.
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The Jadeja Ball Tampering Incident
During one of his spells, he was seen applying an ointment on his fingers. The image triggered a huge debate amid cricket fanatics, with the Australian media ripping hard into Jadeja.
The fuel was added to the already intense fire by other Australian players including Tim Paine and commentator Michael Vaugh, who responded with their usual sarcastic self and tweeted saying, “What is it he is putting on his spinning finger ? Never ever seen this … #INDvsAUS”, and “Interesting”.
Interesting
— Tim Paine (@tdpaine36) February 9, 2023
What is it he is putting on his spinning finger ? Never ever seen this … #INDvsAUS https://t.co/NBPCjFmq3w
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 9, 2023
ICC Finds Jadeja Guilty of Breach of Code of Conduct
Jadeja continue to contribute with bat in the penultimate inning and took another couple of wickets, helping his team take the 1-0 lead in the four Test series. However, right after the first Test ended with India winning the game, ICC announced that Jadeja was found guilty of “breaching ICC Code of Conduct”.
Without using the term “ball tampering” in its update, the ICC said that Ravindra Jadeja was found to have breached Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
For the apparent breach, the ace-allrounder has been fined 25% of the match fee. Additionally, one demerit point has been added in his disciplinary account.
What is Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct
On its official website, the ICC states the Article 2.20 of the Code of Conduct is – “intended to cover all types of conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game and which is not specifically and adequately covered by the specific offences set out elsewhere in this Code of Conduct.”
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India Wins First Test of BG Trophy
Meanwhile, earlier in the day, Indian team completed its surgical play and steamrolled Australia in under three days, by bowling them for 91 in the second innings. The Australian team and administration would be forced to take a hard look at their game plan as this was their second-lowest score against India ever.
After Axar Patel and Jadeja’s performance with the bat, India put on a total of 400. In response, Australia had a mini collapse with the team reeling at 52 for 5. Chasing a mammoth total to cover the lead, Australia crumbled at 91, giving India a win of an inning and 132 runs.
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