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India vs England: Ravindra Jadeja likely to avoid BCCI action despite breaching major protocol during Edgbaston Test
India's Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot on day two of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston. AP
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja may not face any sort of disciplinary action despite breaching a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) protocol ahead of Day 2 of the Test against England at Edgbaston. As per the rule, which came into books following India's tour of Australia earlier this year, players are not allowed to travel separately to the ground.
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How did Ravindra Jadeja break the rule?
As Jadeja went unbeaten at 41 on Day 1 of the 2nd India vs England Test, the all-rounder travelled separately and reached Edgbaston early in the morning to face extra deliveries in the nets and set the tone for his batting before resuming innings on Day 2.
The determination showcased by Jadeja reaped him positive dividends as he successfully negated the new ball threat and continued to pile on runs alongside captain Shubman Gill. The two constructed a massive stand of 203 runs, which sizable contributed in India reaching a monumental total of 587 in 1st innings.
'Somewhere I felt that I should go and bat extra because the ball was still new,' Jadeja told reporters after stumps on Day 2.
'I felt if I can see the new ball off, it would become easy for the rest of the innings. Luckily I could bat till lunch, and then Washy [Washington Sundar] also batted well with Shubman. The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England. At any time a ball can swing and take your edge or bowl you."
Jadeja narrowly missed out on his ton, out for 89, but he was happy to contribute and help the team avoid another collapse.
'When you contribute with the bat for the team, it feels great, when you are playing outside India, and the team needs you more, it feels good. From 210 for 5, to put together a big partnership to take the team forward, it is a challenge. I took it as a challenge. If you can stick around with the captain and put together a big partnership, it gives you confidence as a cricketer and a batter that in the coming matches also you can contribute,' he added.
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