WATCH: Mitchell Starc’s bail-switching ritual lead to the dismissal of Ravindra Jadeja on Day 3 of the AUS vs IND 4th Test

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 pacer Mitchell Starc performed an unusual ritual, flipping the bails off the stumps at the end of his spell. This peculiar yet widely practiced superstition among bowlers is believed to bring luck and spark breakthroughs on the field.

The intriguing bail-flipping ritual leads to Ravindra Jadeja’s dismissal

Starc performed the renowned ritual of flipping the bails off the stumps at the end of his over, a moment that coincided with Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja preparing to face the next over bowled by Australia’s right-arm off-spinner Nathan Lyon as in the 65th over of India’s innings, Lyon produced a dramatic dismissal, trapping Jadeja leg-before-wicket (LBW). Lyon’s slider, delivered on a good length, skidded sharply from outside off, deceiving Jadeja’s attempt to work it across the line. Struck on the back leg, Jadeja sought a review after consulting his partner, all-rounder Nitish Reddy. However, the ball-tracking technology confirmed the umpire’s call, showing the delivery clipping the top of middle and off stumps. Struggling to read Lyon’s sharp spin, Jadeja was eventually outmaneuvered by the bowler’s skill and precision.

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