Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was the centre of attention in what was an unexpected turn of events during the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between an unbeaten India and a depleted Australian side in Dubai. The incident unfolded in the 19th over when Jadeja was preparing to bowl, and what initially seemed like a routine moment quickly spiraled into a tense situation.

Umpire Richard Illingworth halted Jadeja mid-stride after noticing some taping on the allrounder’s hand. The umpire requested Jadeja to remove the tape, which sparked a brief exchange between the two.