Cricket match canceled following scuffle at Ravindra Jadeja vs. Hindi press conference in Melbourne: Report

the aftermath of Ravindra Jadeja A T20 match scheduled between media personnel from the two countries was reportedly canceled due to a press conference dispute. Ahead of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja spoke to several reporters on various topics. However, some in the Australian media suggested Mr Jadeja refused to answer questions in English and left the media arrangement before Australian reporters could ask questions. However, members of the Indian media contingent and the team’s media manager continue to deny the same.

As a result of the controversy that erupted in Melbourne on Saturday, the match was boycotted and ultimately canceled by reporters from both countries who were in Melbourne to cover the match. The match was arranged by Cricket Australia.

According to eraa section of India’s backroom team and traveling media decided to boycott the press match against the local team, which was scheduled to be held on Sunday afternoon. The match was due to be held at Melbourne’s Junction Oval, but was cancelled.

Team India’s media manager withdrew from the match and several other members are said to have also withdrawn their names. As a result, there were not enough players to proceed with the match.

As the controversy over Jadeja’s Hindi-only press conference intensifies, several Indian journalists have claimed that the media event was called only for traveling journalists. Also, since Jadeja was asked a question in Hindi, he decided to answer in Hindi. However, the Indian all-rounder did not refuse to speak in English in any case, as suggested by Australian media.

The fourth Test between India and Australia is scheduled to begin at the MCG on December 26.