Ravindra Jadeja faced criticism from an Australian media outlet after a press conference on Saturday ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The India vs. Australia Test series, already marred by an off-field controversy involving Virat Kohli, saw another incident stirring debates. Kohli had recently confronted a reporter at the airport for attempting to photograph his family, an incident that was later clarified as a misunderstanding. Now, Jadeja has found himself in the spotlight.Ravindra Jadeja Criticized by Australian Media Outlet for Speaking in Hindi.
During the press conference, Jadeja responded to questions in Hindi, which reportedly irked some Australian journalists. Channel 7, whose reporter Kohli had earlier addressed, described the media interaction as “strange and frosty.” The outlet criticized Jadeja for not answering in English, calling the situation “annoying” for Australian journalists. It further alleged that the Indian cricket team’s media team labeled the conference as intended for “travelling Indian media only,” despite inviting the Australian press. The report also mentioned that Jadeja left the conference earlier than expected, further frustrating attendees.
This incident followed Kohli’s earlier run-in with the media at the airport after the third Test in Brisbane. Known for guarding his personal life, Kohli was reportedly displeased when cameras focused on him and his family. Channel 7’s cameras captured him and his children, prompting Kohli to engage in a tense exchange with a reporter. The matter was resolved after assurances were given that his children had not been filmed, and Kohli even shook hands with a cameraman to settle the issue.Ravindra Jadeja Criticized by Australian Media Outlet for Speaking in Hindi.
Meanwhile, Indian journalists Abhishek Tripathi of Dainik Jagran and Subhayan Chakraborty of RevSportz defended Jadeja, stating that his limited responses were due to time constraints rather than a refusal to engage with the Australian press. They also accused the Australian media of overreacting to the situation.Ravindra Jadeja Criticized by Australian Media Outlet for Speaking in Hindi.
The Channel 7 report sparked criticism on social media, with many users labeling it as “hypocrisy.” They argued that the outlet’s complaints about Jadeja’s use of Hindi reflected a lack of cultural understanding. The incident has highlighted ongoing tensions between the Indian team and the Australian media, raising questions about mutual respect and professionalism during international cricket tours.
