Indore Test: India Docked Five Runs After Ravindra Jadeja Runs on Pitch
Ravindra Jadeja, facing pacer Trent Boult, ran straight down the middle of the pitch attracting a second warning from umpire Bruce Oxenford and with it a penalty of five runs for India on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand
Highlights
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India docked 5 runs on Day 2 of the 3rd Test vs New Zealand
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Ravindra Jadeja recieved a 2nd warning for running on the pitch
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India declared their first innings for 557 for five
In an unusual occurrence, India were given a five-run penalty after Ravindra Jadeja received a second warning for running on the pitch on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium, Indore.
The hosts were penalised in what turned out to be the penultimate over of the innings which was declared at 557 for five in 169 overs.
Jadeja, facing pacer Trent Boult, ran straight down the middle of the pitch attracting a second warning from umpire Bruce Oxenford and with it a penalty of five runs for his team.
As a result of the penalty, New Zealand were awarded five runs even before the the start of their first innings.
Quite a lot of rough was generated towards the end of day's play, encouraging Indian spinners Ravindra Ashwin and Jadeja himself.