Ravindra Jadeja Ignores Shubman Gill’s Instructions, Captain Calmly Returns to Position Saying, ‘Kuch Kaam Nahi Hai’
Sayuri YukiA viral stump-mic clip captured Ravindra Jadeja declining Shubman Gill’s request during the Ben Stokes-Jamie Smith partnership, leaving the captain to silently step back.
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On-Field Banter: Ravindra Jadeja Quiet Defiance and Gill’s Leadership
Clips of on-field conversations among Indian players—captured by the stump mic—have become viral highlights during the first two Tests against England. From cheeky remarks, often from vice-captain Rishabh Pant, to strategic discussions and playful banter with English players, these moments reveal the team’s spirit and communication.
One such viral clip from Sunday featured Ravindra Jadeja seemingly refusing an instruction from captain Shubman Gill. Though the exact over wasn’t clear, it likely happened during the partnership between Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith. Standing at slip, Gill signaled Jadeja to bring the long-on fielder closer, anticipating Stokes stepping out to attack. Jadeja, however, declined, prompting Gill to quietly accept the decision.
Gill said, “Jaddu bhai, usko bhi upar lelo yaar. Marne do ek aage badke (Jadeja, bring him up too. Let him try hitting one by stepping out).”
India script history at Edgbaston
After 19 previous attempts in Birmingham, India finally celebrated their maiden victory at the venue in emphatic fashion, crushing England by 336 runs—their biggest-ever away Test win—to level the ongoing five-match series 1-1. Shubman Gill was central to the triumph, scoring 269 and 161, the most runs ever by a captain in a single Test match. Yet, Gill was quick to credit pacer Akash Deep, whose phenomenal match figures of 10/187 (4/88 and 6/99) broke Chetan Sharma’s long-standing Indian record for best bowling figures in a Test in England.
“The spell of Akash Deep, how he got those two wickets, kind of gave the confidence to everyone that we can win this Test match. When he came in this morning with the ball hitting the cracks, the odd ball seaming, that really instilled confidence in all of us that, yes, we can do it,” he added.
The third Test begins on Thursday, July 10, at the iconic Lord’s ground.
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