Published 12:12 IST, December 14th 2019

Aus vs NZ: Stuart Broad calls out Kane Williamson after he refuses to walk

Aus vs NZ: England pacer Stuart Broad has called out New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for failing to walk after having edged one during the first innings.

Reported by: Jatin Malu
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England pacer Stuart Broad has called out New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for failing to walk after having edged one during ir first innings against Australia at Perth Stadium on Day 2 of first Test.

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focal point of New Zealand's batting slump against Australia was a one-handed screamer by Steve Smith to dismiss captain Kane Williamson. 

However, Australians should have had prized wicket much earlier in session, with 29-year-old faintly edging a delivery from Pat Cummins through to keeper when he was on 13. Despite Smith's insistence, captain Tim Paine chose t to review delivery. It turned out to be a bad decision with ultra edge showing a spike when ball went past Williamson's bat. 

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This caught Broad's attention, who had made headlines during England's successful 2015 Ashes campaign. He had refused to walk after what appeared to be a clear edge.

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Stuart Broad's comment on Kane Williamson

Broad was questioned (by Nick Wade) about time he smashed it straight to first slip and didn't walk. He responded by calling Nick 'stubborn' for believing that he hit it.

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Kane Williamson criticized for t walking off

Kane Williamson was criticized by fans on social media. People pointed out clear hypocrisy in  Black Caps recently winning ICC's Spirit of Cricket award.

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10:39 IST, December 14th 2019