Cricket, a game deeply rooted in traditions and beliefs, saw an interesting moment on Day 3 of the fourth Test between them. Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australian pacer Mitchell Starc he performed a strange ritual, removing the stumps at the end of his spell. This strange but very common superstition among bowlers is believed to bring good luck and success on the field.
A spectacular bail ceremony leads to Ravindra Jadeja's dismissal
Starc performed the famous off-stump ritual at the end of his delivery, a moment that resonated with the Indian. Ravindra Jadeja Preparing to face the next ball which is blasted by the Australian right fielder Nathan Lyon as in the 65th over of India's innings, Lyon produced a run-out, trapping Jadeja leg-before-wicket (LBW). Lyon's off-spinner, given a good length, dived wide from outside off, deceiving Jadeja's attempt to work it across the line. After being hit on the back leg, Jadeja sought a review after consulting with his partner, the spinner Nitish Reddy. However, the ball-tracking technology confirmed the umpire's call, showing the delivery cut above the middle stumps and outs. Against Lyon's spin reading, Jadeja lost because of his skill and accuracy.
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Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar are leading the fight
Despite the early loss of Jadeja, India found strength in Reddy's spin bowling Washington Sundar. At the end of the day, the Indian scoreboard read 358/9Reddy leads the way with a century (105 off 176 balls), loaded with two fours and sixes. Sundar also played brilliantly, scoring 50 off 162 balls. The pair added 127 runs for the eighth wicket, showing determination and skill, keeping India's hopes alive as they bowled out Australia by 116 runs.