Published 15:34 IST, August 25th 2019
David Warner ferries Josh Hazlewood's cap to umpire, wins hearts
It seems that David Warner cannot be kept out of action in the ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia. Warner showed some kind gesture on Day 3
It seems that David Warner cannot be kept out of action in the ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia. Warner has grabbed the spotlight ever since the Ashes series started. The former vice-captain was booed by the English crowd on the first day of the opening Test match. The southpaw then took a dig at the home fans as he tucked out his empty pockets to say that he indeed did not have any sandpapers with him. David Warner's vital 61 helped Australia get to a respectable score of 179 in the first innings which proved to be too much for England as they were bowled out for a paltry 67 in their first innings. However, in the fourth innings, David Warner did something which was not only beneficial for pacer Josh Hazlewood but for Australia as well.
David Warner helps Josh Hazlewood in saving his energy
Believe it or not but this is exactly what had happened during England's run chase of 359 against Australia. David Warner won hearts for his kind gesture towards Josh Hazlewood as Warner was seen running towards the tall pacer to take his cap and hand it over to the umpire. In case if you are wondering how does this gesture from David Warner matter then here's what you should know. Each time Warner approached Josh Hazlewood to take his cap and hand it to the umpire, it meant that the speedster did not have to walk down all the way towards the on-field umpire which helped Josh Hazlewood in restoring his energy.
The video of David Warner's kind gesture towards Josh Hazlewood was posted on Twitter.
Watch the video here:
This gesture also ended up winning a lot of hearts on the Internet.
Australia will be looking to rewrite history against England on English soil
Australia will be looking to pick up a win against arch-rivals England in the third Test match of the ongoing Ashes series. If Australia manage to win this match, then they would retain the 'Urn' with two matches left. The Aussies also have an opportunity to win the Ashes series for the first time on English soil in 18 years. Australia had last beaten England in England way back in 2001 to win the Ashes. Australia had drawn first blood in the opening Test match at Edgbaston by registering a comprehensive 251-run win. They then played some good cricket at Lord's and denied England a chance to settle scores and now, the Aussies need six wickets while the hosts need 183 runs.
Updated 16:38 IST, August 25th 2019