Whatever be the truth in the Jadeja-Anderson episode, though to me the Indian version, that without any provocation from Jadeja, Anderson abused and pushed Jadeja seems to be quite unlikely and the version of Anderson that he did abuse Jadeja on the provocation of Jadeja seems likely to be closer to the truth. I am very strongly of the view that the Indian complaint is doing Indian Cricket no good.
Let us appreciate that a victory does you proud only when it is fairly obtained against the best team of the other side. What is the value of a victory if it is achieved against a depleted team of the opposition by getting their best bowler disqualified?
A Test win in cricket does not get you any wealth or a piece of territory but only honor and happiness. Both these would be absent if you win against a depleted team.
SHANTI BHUSHAN
FORMER UNION LAW MINISTER & SENIOR ADVOCATE
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA.
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