I can rewind and play this Steve Smith run-out, my best ever: Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja's four-wicket haul and a scintillating fielding display to send Steve Smith packing were the major highlights of the second day of Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 

The all-rounder was chuffed to bits after running out Steve Smith, who looked ominous throughout the innings, with a direct throw from midwicket. "I will rewind and play this run-out as this is my best effort. A direct hit from outside the 30-yard circle and that's like a moment that gives you that satisfaction." - Ravindra Jadeja told the reporters at the end of day's play.

Smith's awesome innings ends after an incredible throw from Jadeja! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/XtIHFCaBUH

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 8, 2021

When asked about what will he like to watch, the four-fer or the run-out, Jadeja said he thoroughly enjoyed the run-out, a moment which will stay with him for years to come. "Three or four-wicket hauls are fine but this run-out will stay with me," - he added. 

The fine fielding effort sent the Twitterati into a frenzy. 

In Cricket, we have our own version of "The Hand of God"#INDvsAUS https://t.co/p4AQ8o65nT

— KaKes KK? (@kakeskkd) January 8, 2021

Everyone: how to steal the thunder from a brilliant century?
Jadeja: https://t.co/5yQUi1NWsv

— Tejas Lagad (@ltejas) January 8, 2021

Holy smokes ! that should count as another wicket for Sir Jadeja. brilliant @imjadeja https://t.co/Ztck6so5aO

— Anis Jaffer ?????? (@a_m_jaffer) January 8, 2021

The 31-year-old also heaped praise on Shubman Gill's watertight technique and believes that he is competent enough to play the long innings in Test cricket. 

“I think, he is technically very sound. He has the temperament to play long innings. It’s good that he got a start today, the 70-run opening partnership with Rohit. It’s a good sign for India and hope he comes good in the second innings as well.” - Jadeja said. 

Speaking on the nature of the wicket at SCG, Jadeja stated that the spinners weren't getting much purchase from the surface, which propelled him to bowl at a certain area consistently. “Wicket was very slow and I wasn’t getting any turn from the wicket. So it was important to pitch the ball at one place every time. I wanted to bowl in good areas as our fast bowlers were doing the same. My plan was to not leak runs and create pressure on the batsman and for Smith, my approach was to not give him some easy runs,” - he concluded.