Shane Warne suspicious over debutant Natarajan's no-balls at the Gabba, hints at foul play

Amidst fight for Border Gavaskar Trophy down under which has entered final day, veteran Australian spinner Shane Warne has w turned spotlight towards debutant Natarajan, raising questions over his play in Brisbane. While a nervous Natarajan, who made his Test debut at Gabba and also played his first games in Blue during same tour, Shane Warne has hinted at severe foul play by 29-year-old speedster. former spinner expressed intrigue over -balls bowled by Natarajan in final Test which began on Friday. 

Natarajan, who bagged three wickets in first innings while giving away 78 runs and remained wicket-less in second innings, bowled 6 -balls in first innings of match. Reacting to same, Warne who was commentating during game, said that -balls caught his eye since y were 'miles over' crease. Citing that five of illegal deliveries were on first ball of over, Warne's remarks suggested of foul play by debutant. 

"Something that’s caught my eye when Natarajan was bowling. He’s bowled 7 -balls & y’ve all been big ones. 5 of m have been off first ball & y’re miles over. We’ve all bowled -balls, but 5 of m off 1st ball of an over is interesting,” Warne said on air.

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Warne's remarks did t seem to have gone down well with netizens as y slammed Australian for his 'baseless' allegations. Here are some of reactions: 

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India needs 328 to clinch trophy

After an impressive start to ir innings, home team were finally bundled out for 294. Ajinkya Rahane-led side needs 328 runs to register a momentous series win Down Under. fifth and final day of two-month-long tour is also expected to be marred with rain as per wear forecast. After a humiliating loss in first match of Test series at Adelaide, India came back strong to register a clinical victory on Boxing Day at MCG. Courous play by Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari saw Men in Blue tie third game at SCG. If India wins fourth Test or even man to bag a draw, Men in Blue led by stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane will retain Border Gavaskar Trophy. Australia needs to rattle Indian batting lineup on Tuesday to clinch silverware. 

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