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Published 10:39 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 their first innings against Australia at Perth Stadium on Day 2 of the first Test.

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

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

Stuart Broad's comment on Kane Williamson

Broad was questioned (by Nick Wade) about the 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 not walking off

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

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Updated 12:12 IST, December 14th 2019

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