Published 09:37 IST, January 18th 2021
David Warner takes controversial DRS call on 48, fuming Indian fans SLAM umpiring: WATCH
David Warner was struck right in front of the wicket in the 26th over. However, the opener misjudged taking the DRS with its timing being questioned by fans.
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Australia's swashbuckling opening batsman David Warner has made some crucial contributions for his national side across formats. Unfortunately for Australian team, player was on sidelines with a groin injury during ODI series against India, as well as first two Test matches. batsman has struggled to get going upon his return, and just when he was looking set for a big kck, left-hander was sent packing by India's Washington Sundar during ongoing India vs Australia 4th Test.
David Warner's promising kck of 48 overshadowed by his mediocre DRS call
Australian opening batsman made his much-awaited return to Australian side with Sydney Test against India. However, dynamic batter failed to make an impact during his initial outings. 34-year-old showed glimpses of form during Australia's final innings at Gabba and helped his side gain an upper-hand in contest with a brisk start.
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David Warner scored a crucial 48 for his side and also stitched a remarkable 89-run opening partnership alongside Marcus Harris. star batsman was threatening to take game away from visitors, but his entertaining innings was cut short by a sharp delivery from off-spinner Washington Sundar. opener faulty footwork cost him his wicket as he was caught on his crease when ball crashed onto his back pad.
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Washington Sundar and Indian side were elated after dismissal, and batsman also seemed convinced with call and started to walk back to pavilion. However, player stopped back and had a brief word with his batting partner, Marnus Labuschagne, and eventually decided to refer decision. batsman with review stirred up a controversy as seemingly took call after allotted 15-second time period.
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David Warner's review did t yield a positive result for side and player was adjudged out by on-field umpire as well. major talking point from incident was left-hander's late call for review. It also baffled a certain section of Indian fans that aggressive batsman was allowed to refer decision after 15-second mark.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: Where to catch India vs Australia live streaming?
Both teams have shown a great amount of determination in Brisbane Test match. At time of writing this report, home team currently have attained a lead of 235 runs. y have lost five crucial wickets, but have also mand to score 202 runs in ir final innings. While several batsmen got starts, Steve Smith starred yet again and scored a stunning half-century before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj. Fans in India can tune into Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST) for live telecast of game. India vs Australia live streaming will also be made available on SonyLIV app.
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Im source: AP
09:37 IST, January 18th 2021