Kolkata: It was a night to remember for the Indian team in Eden Gardens, Kolkata as they thrashed South Africa by 243 runs in a ODI World Cup game. Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja stood out with the ball picking up five for for 33 in nine overs to bundle out South Africa for 83 runs. Despite Jadeja’s good show, it seemed India captain Rohit Sharma lost his cool on the all-rounder when Heinrich Klaasen was trapped in front. Jadeja asked Rohit to go for the DRS after the umpire did not raise his finger. Rohit was seen showing abusive body language to Jadeja before finally taking the DRS.
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The conversation actually is:
*Ravindra Jadeja insist about the DRS*
Rohit Sharma: Kya yahi ek Batsman hai bc
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At that moment, Rohit said and it was on stump mic. The Indian captain said Jadeja that this is not the only batter we need the DRS against. Unfortunately, it was the words he used that was not parliamentary. Replays showed that the ball was hitting the stumps and Klaasen had to make the long walk back.
“Jadeja has been very good for us. Playing in every format over the years. Today was a classical case as to what Jadeja is for us. Came out at the death and scored vital runs. Then picked up wickets. He knows his role and knows what the expectations from him,” Rohit said at the post-match presentation.