AUS vs NZ: Steve Smith takes blinder at point, almost shakes hands, watch video

Coronavirus pandemic has meant that players all around globe have been advised to maintain minimal contact with ir fellow professionals. Celebratory handshakes, greetings are being avoided across all sports and players might take some time to get used to it which was case on Friday during first AUS vs NZ ODI. Steve Smith, fielding at point took a stunner to dismiss Martin Guptill and almost shook hands with his teammates during celebrations. 

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AUS vs NZ: Steve Smith takes a blinder to dismiss Martin Guptill

first Aus vs NZ ODI of three-match series kicked off in front of empty stands in Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday. New Zealand, chasing 259 to win, were in a spot of bor having lost wickets captain Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor in quick succession. With New Zealand at 69/3 and a well-set Martin Guptill, onus was on opener to guide New Zealand to victory in first Aus vs NZ ODI. However, Steve Smith fielding at point had or ideas. Smith dived to his right to complete a stunning catch to dismiss Guptill to take wheels off New Zealand's chase.

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AUS vs NZ: Steve Smith almost shakes hands after completing a catch; Watch Video

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Coronavirus results in AUS vs NZ being played behind closed doors, IPL postponed

Coronavirus pandemic keeps growing resulting in both,  AUS vs NZ and IND vs SA series to be played behind closed doors. SL vs ENG series was called off, while English players participating in PSL 2020 also headed home due to fears of contracting deadly virus. IPL 2020 is set to be postponed as well, and tournament will w kick off on April 15, rar than scheduled March 29 date.

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