A controversy has emerged surrounding Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's press conference ahead of the Boxing Day Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. At a media event held on Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jadeja allegedly refused to answer questions posed in English by Australian media. The cricketer reportedly responded only in Hindi while discussing the previous Test and then abruptly left without answering any further questions.
There have been claims that Jadeja conducted the press conference primarily for Indian media, with Australian media joining in later. Reports suggest that Jadeja's refusal to engage with Australian reporters in English has stirred criticism, with some questioning his approach to international media.
In a separate incident, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli also found himself at the centre of a media storm upon his arrival at Melbourne Airport. Kohli became visibly upset when an Australian TV reporter filmed him with his family. Kohli confronted the reporter, asking why the footage was taken without permission. The incident has sparked debate about privacy and media ethics in sports journalism.
The fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series is scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 21, 2024.
Published: 22 Dec 2024, 10:13 am IST
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