'Why Would I Do That?': Ravindra Jadeja Reacts To Ben Stokes' Concerns On Day 2 Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test; Video

Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was seen having a chat with England captain Ben Stokes about him potentially landing on the danger area of the pitch on day two of the second Test at Edgbaston. With Stokes seemingly alleging Jadeja of landing on the danger area deliberately, the Saurashtra all-rounder told, 'Why would I do that? My focus is on batting.'

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The moment occurred after the 89th over of the innings sent down by Chris Woakes and Stokes was coming in to bowl next. Before starting the over, the seam-bowling all-rounder was seen complaining to umpire Chris Gaffaney about Jadeja's landing leaving some footmarks on the pitch. Gaffaney had a chat with Jadeja, who later told Stokes, 'Why would I do that? My focus is on batting?'

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Ravindra Jadeja perishes for 89 but pushes Team India's first-innings total past 400

Meanwhile, Jadeja, who resumed day two at 41, missed out on a well-deserved ton as Josh Tongue's extra bounce got the better of the veteran for 89. It was the first and only wicket of the session for England as they broke the massive 203-run stand with visiting captain Shubman Gill.

Gill resumed day two at Edgbaston at 114 and has passed 150, his highest score in Test cricket. The partnership between Gill and Jadeja pushed India's total past 400 as India finished the session at 419/6, with Gill still batting at 168.

The toss had won by Stokes on the opening day and opted to field first.