Ravindra Jadeja, issued an apology to his teammate Sarfaraz Khan. The incident occurred during the first day of the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz Khan was playing an impressive innings, achieving his first-ever half-century in just 48 balls.
However, his innings was abruptly ended due to a misunderstanding or mix-up with Jadeja, resulting in Sarfaraz being run out. The incident caused frustration in the Indian team, evident from captain Rohit Sharma’s reaction in the dressing room, where he expressed his displeasure by throwing away his cap, which was captured by broadcast cameras.
Overall, the incident highlights the significance of communication and coordination among teammates in cricket matches to avoid such costly mistakes.\
Ravindra Jadeja shares on Instagram
Following the match, Ravindra Jadeja took to Instagram to express his regret to Sarfaraz for the mix-up.
“Feeling remorseful for Sarfaraz Khan. My call was incorrect. Well played,” the seasoned all-rounder shared in his Instagram story.
Sarfaraz had previously addressed the incident during the post-match press conference, acknowledging such occurrences as common in the game. “He came to the dressing room and mentioned, ‘There was a slight miscommunication.’ I responded, ‘These things happen.’ It’s all part of the game,” Sarfaraz remarked.
In his debut innings in India’s Test whites, Sarfaraz struck nine fours and a six, showcasing a counter-attacking style after India faced early setbacks, forming an 87-run partnership with Jadeja.
India, after winning the toss, elected to bat first in Rajkot. However, they encountered early troubles, losing three wickets in the opening session, reducing them to 33/3. Skipper Rohit Sharma, accompanied by Jadeja, managed to stabilize the innings, forging a remarkable 204-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
