India's left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has received a fine of 25% of his match fee and has been given one demerit point for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test match against Australia at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stated that the cricketer was fined for applying cream to his bowling finger without seeking permission from the umpires, though it was noted that the act did not alter the condition of the ball. The addition of the demerit point means that this is Jadeja's first disciplinary offense in two years. The incident took place during the 46th over of Australia's first innings on the first day of the match, where Jadeja applied a cream to alleviate a swelling on his index finger without seeking approval from the on-field umpires. Footage of the incident went viral on social media platforms.
