IND vs ENG, 1st Test - Curse of the 80s continues but was Ravindra Jadeja's wicket decision correct?

On Day 3, Team India started cautiously, utilizing loose deliveries for boundaries. Still, the session also witnessed all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja getting out for 87, becoming the third batter after Yashasvi Jaiswal (80) and KL Rahul (86) to be dismissed in the 80s against England. However, the dismissal of Jadeja has sparked discontent among fans, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the third umpire's decision.

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In the 119.2 over, Jadeja was given lbw out by the on-field umpire, prompting the batter to opt for a review immediately. Joe Root's delivery slid on with the arm, striking Jadeja on the front pad as he pressed forward to defend. Questions arose: Was the impact outside off? A notable roar from the crowd followed as replays showed a spike on UltraEdge when the ball was between bat and pad.

Marais Erasmus, the third umpire, requested a leg-side angle but was provided with the front-on view. He was heard saying, "I can't determine if it's bat first." He then went for ball-tracking and the decision was upheld with impact and wickets being umpire's call. The on-field call stayed, denying Jadeja a century as he walked back for 87 (180) [4s-7, 6s-2]. 

The decision, especially in situations involving the bat and pad, sparked discontent among Indian fans. Similar instances had been noted previously, occurring four times in particular with Virat Kohli at the centre of such controversial calls.

As of writing the article, England's Joe Root achieved a four-wicket haul, and India was bowled out for 436 runs, scoring just 15 runs on Day 3 and having a lead of 190 runs. The last wickets for England included Jasprit Bumrah, dismissed by Root for a duck, and Rehan Ahmed bowled out Axar Patel for 44.

India's batting began with Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive start, showcasing mastery of Bazball in Indian conditions, the commendable partnership between KL Rahul (86) and Shreyas Iyer (35), along with later contributions from Jadeja and Srikar Bharat, posed significant challenges for the English side, solidifying India's batting strength.

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On Day 1, before India's innings, England, after winning the toss, chose to bat and posted 246 runs before being all out. England's skipper, Ben Stokes, posed a challenge with his half-century, but his innings was halted at 70 by Jasprit Bumrah. R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets each, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah secured two each, effectively disrupting the visitors' batting lineup.

Teams:

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach