Is Australia playing mind games, Australian media called Kohli a ‘bully’
Let us tell you that at present the series is tied at 1-1. In such a situation, the fourth test match of the series is very important for both the teams. This is the reason why before the start of the Boxing Day Test match, the mind game has started from Australia. The first example of this was seen when there was an argument between Kohli and an Australian female journalist over a photograph at the airport. After which the rhetoric on Kohli started again. Later, the journalist of Australian ‘Nine Sports’ even called Virat a ‘bully’.
Jadeja press conference controversy
After the dispute between Kohli and the female journalist, the second controversy came to light when Jadeja spoke to the press after India’s practice session. Immediately after the end of the press conference, the Australian journalist accused Jadeja that Jaddu spoke to the press in Hindi and also replied in Hindi. He believed that when I asked him questions, he answered them in Hindi instead of in English. At the same time, India’s media manager tried to explain that the press conference was organized mainly for the Indian media and not for the Australian media. But the Australian journalist was not ready to accept this.
Media boycotts match with Australia amid Jadeja press conference controversy
The scheduled press match between the Indian and Australian media was canceled after the Indian media reportedly boycotted the previously scheduled match following the press conference controversy involving all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Sunday’s T20 match at the Junction Oval in Melbourne was canceled after the Indian team’s media manager decided not to attend, citing multiple sources in a report in The Age, citing travel reasons. Many members of the media contingent also withdrew, making it impossible to organize a formal match.
Chaos over practice pitch
There is an uproar regarding the pitch before the Melbourne Test match. The Indian team was not given a pitch for practice on which the pace was bouncy and the pitch was fast. The Indian camp is unhappy about this. Let us tell you that the Australian team was provided new pitches for practice. Actually, it is believed that such pitches were deliberately given to the Indian team for practice which would affect their practice and they would not be able to prepare properly for the Melbourne Test.
What did the curator say about Melbourne’s pitch?
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) curator Matt Page has given a statement regarding the pitch and said, “MCG will not have bounce like Perth or seam movement like Gabba but still the pitch will be suitable for fast bowling due to six mm grass. Page said that there will not be enough cracks to help the spinners. Page said, “Seven years ago the pitch was quite flat, we want an exciting match and an exciting Test match so we will leave more grass which makes a role for the bowlers.” “But after the new ball gets old, it will be good for batting,” he said. We will lay down six mm of grass and see how things go. ,
Jasprit Bumrah will get benefit
Page talked about Bumrah and said, “All the fast bowlers are excited when they come here, although it is not as fast a wicket as Perth and Brisbane but we have been successful in making it suitable for fast bowling.” Ravindra Jadeja in foreign conditions Batting plays more of an all-rounder and Page said that there is not much help for the spinners. He said, “The pitch will not break to help the spinners and if you look at the longer format matches in the last four to five years. You will see that it has been more suited to fast bowling than spin.
How is India’s record in Melbourne?
India has played 14 matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 1948 to 2000, out of which it has won 4 and lost 8. India first won on this ground in 1977. At the same time, in 1981, India got its second victory on this ground. After this, India had to wait for 37 years for its third victory. In 2018, India got its third win on this ground. At the same time, in 2020, India had a spectacular victory on this ground.
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