Ravindra Jadeja found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Ravindra Jadeja was undoubtedly the star of the first Test match between India and Australia. The 34-year-old all-rounder was exceptional with the ball on Day 1 as he picked up a five-wicket haul and put a dent in the Aussies’ plans, who just managed to put 177 on the scoreboard in the first innings.

On Day 2, Jadeja performed with the bat as well, scoring a fabulous knock of 70 off 185 balls. His performance was integral for the Indian team in putting up 400 runs on the scoreboard. Following that performance, Jadeja took two wickets in Australia's second innings, as India won the match by an innings and 132 runs.

However, Jadeja’s performance wasn’t the only thing that captured the headlines. On Day 1, the 34-year-old was captured applying pain-soothing ointment to his left hand's index finger, which led to a lot of controversy. In an official statement released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the matter, Jadeja was found guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct.

The Indian all-rounder will be fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. In addition to this, a demerit point was added to his disciplinary record as well. Jadeja admitted the offence, which was the reason that a formal hearing on the matter was not required.

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Following his sensational performance throughout the Test match, Ravindra Jadeja was awarded the Player of the Match award for the first Test in Nagpur.

Speaking about the same during the post-match presentation ceremony, Jadeja said, "It feels amazing...after five months, give 100%, taking wickets and scoring runs. Feels amazing. I've been working hard when I was at NCA, also doing my rehab. Would like that all the NCA staff, physios, trainers, they have been working hard with me.

I looked to bowl in good areas, the ball was spinning, the ball was going straight and also keeping low. I know the Australians will look to play sweep and reverse sweep. Generally I look to keep things very simple [with the bat] and not change too much. I focus more on my batting now because it's crucial number, 5, 6, 7, so have to put myself in a pressure situation," as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.