Published 17:34 IST, August 25th 2019
David Warner leaps from 1st slip to -1 to catch out England's Joe Root
England suffered a huge blow on the morning of Day 4 of the third Ashes Test match against arch-rivals Australia as they lost the precious wicket of Root
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England suffered a huge blow on morning of Day 4 of third Ashes Test match against arch-rivals Australia as y lost precious wicket of skipper Joe Root which left hosts in a spot of bor at Heingley. Joe Root could d only two runs to his overnight score as he departed for 77. English skipper carried out rescue act to save his side with a 126-run third-wicket stand along with Joe Denly. Joe Root remained unbeaten on a 189-ball 75 as England finished on 156/3 at stumps of Day 3. Root's sublime innings came to an end courtesy of a flying catch from David Warner.
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David Warner takes a marvelous flying catch to dismiss Joe Root
When Australia took field on Sunday, y would have focussed on getting rid of Joe Root quickly. y succeeded in getting ir man but it came in an extraordinary manner thanks to a super athletic effort from David Warner. It happened in 78th over which was bowled by Nathan Lyon. On third delivery, Lyon bowled a fuller one around off stump and Joe Root came down track to play it across line. However, ball took inside edge of bat, me contact with Joe Root's ps and went straight over wicket-keeper Tim Paine's he. It appeared that ball might end up beating everyone but n, David Warner showed a great presence of mind as he dived full length to his left and took an absolute blinder at first slip.
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video of David Warner's stunning catch was posted by England Cricket on ir official Twitter handle.
Watch video here:
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David Warner's beautiful catch ensured that Australia were back in contest. neless, England captain faced criticism of fans on social media.
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Can Australia rewrite history on English soil after 18 years?
Australia will be looking to pick up a win against arch-rivals England in third Test match of ongoing Ashes series. If Australia man to win this match, n y would retain 'Urn' with two matches left. Aussies also have an opportunity to win Ashes series for first time on English soil in 18 years. Australia h last beaten England in England way back in 2001 to win Ashes. Australia h drawn first blood in opening Test match at Edgbaston by registering a comprehensive 251-run win. y n played some good cricket at Lord's and denied England a chance to settle scores. hosts w need 124 runs while Aussies need six more wickets.
16:42 IST, August 25th 2019