Published 13:38 IST, December 16th 2019
David Warner tricks Kane Williamson into taking DRS review in Aus vs NZ Day-Night Test
As the dust settles from the Perth Test between Australia and New Zealand, we take a look at this interesting David Warner incident that happened on Day 3.
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first Test between Australia and New Zealand saw hosts take a massive victory of 269 runs over Kiwis. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc took home Player of Match award for his 9 wickets in match. Among many moments in match that had fans involved, one came on third day when Kiwis used one of ir DRS reviews on what seemed like a certain David Warner wicket.
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David Warner dupes Kane Williamson into taking DRS review?
In 10th over of Australia's second innings, New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme delivered a short ball to David Warner, which southpaw seemed to have knicked to slip. Kiwis appealed but on-field umpire Aleem Dar denied m wicket. Interestingly, it seemed like Warner was walking away from wicket, signalling that he knew he was out. Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson ticed this and immediately challenged Aleem Dar's decision with a DRS review.
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However, DRS did t show any evidence to suggest that Warner had nicked ball. Warner's bat and gloves were t even close to hitting ball, it was only his shoulder that did. As a result, umpire's call stayed and Kiwis were still denied wicket. While many could have dismissed this incident as ar failed DRS attempt, Australia legend Mark Waugh thought orwise.
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Australian legend, who was commentating on match on Fox Sports, spoke about how it could have been a planned move from Warner to make Kiwis waste a precious review. While this question was very interesting on its own, Warner could t go on to do much dam as he got out on 19 to a Tim Soue delivery. Australia later went on to wrap second NZ innings for just 171 runs and won match by a comprehensive 296-run margin.
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09:26 IST, December 16th 2019