Updated On: 10 February, 2023 10:01 AM IST | Nagpur | PTI
“This wasn’t a rank turner. Compared to other pitches, it was slow and had low bounce. I felt defending wasn’t difficult today, but as the game progresses, it [defending] will become difficult,” Jadeja said at the end of day’s play

India`s Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after the dismissal of Australia`s Matt Renshaw (not pictured) during the first day of the first Test cricket match between India and Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur. Pic/AFP
Ravindra Jadeja insisted on Thursday that the Nagpur pitch is no “rank turner” as is being bandied around by some.
Jadeja took 5 for 47 on his international comeback with the prized scalps of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith as Australia managed only 177 in their first innings on Day 1 of the first Test.