Published 17:35 IST, December 15th 2019
Matthew Wade and Nathan Lyon play 'Circus Music' while trying to effect a run-out
Matthew Wade and Nathan Lyon were involved in a game of 'Circus Music' while trying to effect a run-out on Day 4 of the first Test match at Perth
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Matw We who was involved in a hilarious incident during Australia's second innings earlier on Day 4 was involved in yet ar bizarre incident on field in Day-Night Test against New Zealand at Optus Stium in Perth on Sunday. We was t only one, he h also got company of Nathan Lyon as it resulted in a comedy of errors.
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Matw We and Nathan Lyon play 'Circus Music'
Australia who h dismissed half of New Zealand's side decided to wrap things up quickly by making most of whatever chances came ir way. After having defended a ball, Kiwi all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme came out of his crease. Sensing an opportunity, Matw We who was fielding at backward short leg marched to collect ball and effect a run-out. However, even Nathan Lyon marched forward from off-side. Meanwhile, de Grandhomme after realizing what was going on grounded his bat just in time and saved his wicket. Unfortunately for We, he could neir succeed in kicking ball to stumps r could he balance himself when he avoided tripping over Black Caps batsman's bat and h a big collision with Nathan Lyon as both men were down. He looked in disbelief for a while but re was dam done while Lyon was seen giving a smile. video was posted by Cricket Australia on ir official Twitter handle.
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Matw We sledges Neil Wagner
In game of cricket, it's bowlers who sledge batsmen to t only distract m but to also get better of m in end but on Day 4 of pink-ball Test match it was batsman who did job and bowler was at receiving end. Black Caps pacer Neil Wagner was trying to get better Matw We in all ways possible. In fact, on evening of Day 3, Wagner was seen playing mind games with southpaw and even h eye contact with him after bowling a good delivery. This time, it was We's turn to give in back and he did it in style.
After Wagner h bowled a bouncer, Matw We ducked in and n he said ''Keep coming, big boy'' which left commentators in splits.
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16:50 IST, December 15th 2019