During India’s first media interaction, the Australian press was left frustrated when Ravindra Jadeja refused to answer in English, answering questions exclusively in Hindi. The situation escalated when the BCCI media team informed the Australian reporters that the Indian all-rounder was in a rush to catch the bus and would not be able to answer in English.
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Meanwhile, Michael Vaughan, reacting to the matter, suggested that the entire fuss over language could have been avoided if AI translation tools had been used by the Australian media. He pointed out that there are AI systems capable of translating Hindi into English, which could have seamlessly conveyed Jadeja’s responses in Australian English.
This is their way of reacting: Michael Vaughan on India's handling of Australian media ahead of the Boxing Day Test
Michael Vaughan said in the Club Prairie Fire podcast: “India is a powerhouse. They clearly think cameras at the airport and filming families is a step too far. And this is their way of reacting. It just adds more drama for me. There are AI systems that you can use to translate Hindi into Australian English.
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Michael Vaughan jokes about India’s "Bus to Catch" remark during Australian media drama
The cricket pundit also hailed the intensity and drama surrounding the ongoing Test series between India and Australia, mentioning the heated moments like Mohammed Siraj's duel with Travis Head and the way Jadeja's press conference unfolded. The Englishman also reflected on his past experiences with the Indian media manager in the UK to praise his firm, no-nonsense approach to dealing with the press.
"I don't think they have buses. That's a lie. I think they have cars. I'm pretty sure they don't go on a double decker team bus. They have pretty cool cars," he added.
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