‘Gully cricket khel raha hai…': Rohit Sharma scolds Yashasvi Jaiswal, here’s why

The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia began today at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Australia winning the toss and opting to bat first. On the opening day of the fourth Test, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was seen losing his cool with Yashasvi Jaiswal. In a viral video, Rohit was heard scolding Jaiswal, reminding him that this isn’t gully cricket and instructing him to stay in position until the delivery is bowled.

The incident took place during Ravindra Jadeja's over when Steve Smith played a defensive shot towards cover. Positioned at silly point, Jaiswal hopped after Smith's defensive stroke, prompting Rohit to address him with the following remarks. 

Rohit said, "Arre Jaisu, Gully cricket khel raha hai kya? Niche baith ke reh. Jab tak ball khelega nahin tab tak uthne ka nahin." (Hey Jaisu, are you playing gully cricket? Squat down and don't get up until the batter plays the ball.)

Watch the viral video here:

They seriously need a whole broadcast dedicated to Rohit's stump mic commentary Can't miss those gems!#RohitSharma #BGT2024 #AUSvIND #INDvsAUS #SamKonstas #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/5ZNWCDRJ4L

— Isha Mehra (@IshaMeh53598003) December 26, 2024

India reduced Australia to 311 for 6 at stumps on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday.

Debutant Sam Konstas (60) sparked the home team's charge with a scintillating half-century, marking a dream debut with some stunning strokes.
Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and Steve Smith (68 not out) all contributed with fifties on a good batting surface.

The peerless Jasprit Bumrah (3/75) was expectedly the pick of the bowlers for India.

After an uncharacteristically quiet first session -- during which Konstas took the attack to the Indian pacer with a barrage of boundaries and sixes, Bumrah returned to his best, picking up three crucial wickets, including the scalps of Travis Head (0) and Mitchell Marsh (4) in quick succession.

Brief Scores:

Australia 311 for 6 in 86 overs (Marnus Labuschgane 72; Sam Konstas 60, Usman Khawaja 57; Jasprit Bumrah 3/75).

(With inputs from PTI)