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Cricket, a sport deeply rooted in tradition and superstition, witnessed a fascinating moment on day 3 of the fourth test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australian pacemaker Mitchell Starc he performed an unusual ritual, removing the balls from the stumps at the end of his spell. This peculiar but widely practiced superstition among bowlers is believed to bring luck and cause breakthroughs on the field.
Intriguing bail change ritual leads to Ravindra Jadeja’s dismissal
Starc performed the famous ritual of removing the bails from the stumps at the end of his career, a moment that coincided with the Indian all-rounder. Ravindra Jadeja preparing to face the next over bowled by Australia’s right-arm spinner Natalia Lyon Just like in India’s 65th innings, Lyon produced a dramatic dismissal, trapping Jadeja leg before wicket (LBW). Lyon’s slider, bowled at good length, slid sharply from outside off, deceiving Jadeja’s attempt to cross the line. Hit on the back leg, Jadeja asked for a check-up after consulting his teammate, the all-rounder. reddy nitish. However, ball tracking technology confirmed the umpire’s decision, showing that the delivery clipped the top of the middle and outside stumps. Struggling to read Lyon’s sharp turn, Jadeja was eventually outclassed by the bowler’s skill and accuracy.
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Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar lead the fight
Despite the early loss of Jadeja, India found a stabilizing force in Reddy and a bowling all-rounder. Washington Sundar. At the end of the day, India’s score read 358/9with Reddy leading the charge through an impressive century (105 off 176 balls), studded with 10 fours and a six. Sundar also played a brilliant supporting role, scoring 50 off 162 balls. The duo added 127 runs for the eighth wicket, showing determination and skill, keeping India’s hopes alive as they trailed Australia by 116 runs.
