There has been a brief history of controversies during any India vs Australia bilateral series. Both the teams are known for their competitive playing style and can go to any heights winning the match. India and Australia are playing against each other in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series. The series is levelled at 1-1 with two matches to be played. The fourth Test is all set to kickstart at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne from December 26. The match will be very essential for both the teams as they will look forward on winning the clash and levelling the series.

Cricket Match Cancelled Post Ravindra Jadeja’s Press Conference Controversy

A controversy erupted during the practice session when Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja didn’t answer the questions in English during the press conference in Melbourne. Jadeja was criticised for his act by the Australian media. The BCCI organised an interaction with the travelling media which also included some Australian media houses. While the Indian journalists asked their questions in Hindi, an Australian journalist was in line to ask his question, however, as the team bus running late, the Indian all-rounder had to leave. This sparked anger on the Indian cricketer and BCCI’s media manager.

The outcomes of the Ravindra Jadeja’s press conference was widely seen as a cricket match scheduled between the India media and Australian media got cancelled. People from both then sides were suppose to play a T20 match at the Junction Oval, however, after the visiting media boycotted the match, it was called off.