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India cricket star sparks 'cheating' debate as Michael Vaughan weighs in on row

India spinner Ravindra Jadeja has sparked debate after a clip was shared on social media, appearing to show him applying something to his finger, with the likes of Tim Paine and Michael Vaughan questioning what he was doing.

Jadeja picked up 5-47 on day one of the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur as the visitors were skittled for just 177. And during the 16th over of his spell, an Australian fan spotted Jadeja approaching teammate Mohammed Siraj and appearing to take something off his hand.

The 34-year-old then seems to rub it onto his spinning finger, with the fan asking former Australia captain Paine for his thoughts on the matter. "Interesting," was Paine's reply.

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