Watch: Gautam Gambhir upset as Mitchell Marsh takes stunner to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja in Gabba Test

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh took a brilliant catch to dismiss the well-set batter Ravindra Jadeja on Day 4 of the third Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was visibly upset with Ravindra Jadeja's dismissal in the first innings at the Gabba.

Team India resumed their fourth day's play at 51/4 with Rahul (33) and Rohit Sharma (0). However, the visiting team lost Rohit Sharma, who scored 10 runs, in the morning session. Ravindra Jadeja, who returned to the playing XI, joined KL Rahul at the crease. Rahul and Jadeja stabilized the innings with a partnership.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Reaction After Ravindra Jadeja's Dismissal

Pat Cummins dismissed Ravindra Jadeja on the last ball of the 66th over in India's first innings. Jadeja looked to play a pull shot on a high bouncer but mistimed it, sending the ball into the air. Mitchell Marsh ran towards the ball and completed a two-handed catch. The wicket puts India closer to facing a follow-on.

Take a look at the video of the incident below:

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Jadeja Falls After Scoring 77 in India's First Innings at Gabba Test

Jadeja had a tough outing with the ball, returning figures of 0/95 in 22 overs as Australia posted 445 in their first innings. However, Jadeja came to bat when the Indian team was struggling at 74/5. The left-handed batter scored 77 runs off 123 balls, with the help of seven boundaries and a maximum.

At the end of stumps on the fourth day, India was at 252/9, with Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah unbeaten at the crease. Akash and Bumrah added an unbeaten 39-run partnership off 54 balls for the last wicket to help India avoid the follow-on. Akash scored 27 runs off 31 balls, including three fours and a six.

India Can Drop a Batsman, but Not Jadeja – Mohammad Kaif

Ravindra Jadeja’s absence in the first two Tests raised eyebrows due to his strong Test record in Australia. Former Indian cricketers Mohammad Kaif and Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Jadeja following his half-century in the first innings.

Mohammad Kaif said that India cannot afford to drop Jadeja, adding that he looked more comfortable than the top-order batters. Kaif also stated that India has failed to field their best XI so far. Irfan Pathan stated that Jadeja is a valuable Test batsman.

"India can think of dropping a batsman but not Jadeja. Unlike the top order, he didn't play and miss. He looked the most comfortable Indian batsman here. India on this tour have failed to put their best playing XI on field. Hope it changes in the last two Tests. #AUSvIND," Mohammad Kaif wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

"Ravindra Jadeja as a test batsman is valuable @imjadeja," Irfan Pathan stated.

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