“What’s Wrong?”: Ex-India Star’s Retort At Australian Media Over ‘Hindi-English’ Row

The row between Indian gamers and media and Australian media over Indian gamers answering questions solely in Hindi and to Indian media has escalated considerably, and it began when all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja didn’t take any questions in English in an on-field press convention on Saturday. Jadeja had reportedly arrived late to the questioning session, and left with out taking a query in English. However, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has jumped to Jadeja’s defence, stating that there should not be an issue if a participant chooses to reply solely in Hindi.

“What’s wrong if the player wants to give an interview in Hindi?” posted Pathan on X.

What’s incorrect if the participant desires to offer interview in hindi?

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 22, 2024

An Australian reporter may very well be heard stating that all the scenario was “disorganized and hopeless” after Jadeja left with out answering any query in English.

The press convention row additionally trickled over to Sunday, with Indian pacer Akash Deep not taking any questions in English. The proven fact that Akash Deep – a participant who doesn’t communicate English – was despatched to attend the media meet, was described as a “crystal clear message” from Team India to the Australian media by Australian information outlet Channel 7.

Such has been the row over the incidents {that a} pre-planned pleasant T20 match between media personnel from India and Australia, organized by Cricket Australia, has been cancelled.

Australian media have fallen into the unhealthy books of the Indian gamers ever since Virat Kohli confronted a reporter and digicam particular person for capturing pictures and movies of his household. The current press convention row has solely worsened issues.

With the collection poised at 1-1 with two Tests to go and a spot within the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 ultimate on the road, these incidents have solely heightened feelings.

India tackle Australia on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) within the Boxing Day Test from December 26.