Mankad’s debate has as soon as once more began. This time within the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and South Africa on the MCG. Mitchell Starc selected to not capitalize on Mankad’s clear probability when he discovered Proteas batsman Theunis de Bruyne out of the crease on Thursday.
Stark went again to his mark and was clearly dissatisfied. An indignant Starc may be seen telling Bruin, “Stay in your crease, it’s not that difficult! The line is there for a reason, mate” when he was bowling to Sarel Ervi in ​​his ninth over.
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Reacting to the incident, Adam Gilchrist, who was current within the commentary field, stated, ‘He is a annoyed quick bowler proper there. He has quite a bit to deal with in the intervening time. You must anticipate that he’s in numerous hassle due to that finger.
Mark Taylor, one other former Australian cricketer, stated: “If he goes for Mankad, he will hurt his finger.”
Gilchrist replied: “It’s a long drift. It’s De Bruyne’s lack of concentration.”
Meanwhile, after being bowled out for 386 within the first innings, South Africa recovered from a shaky begin to attain 120-4 of their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test in opposition to Australia on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Leading 15–1, South Africa misplaced three wickets within the morning session. The Proteas nonetheless wanted 266 runs to make Australia bat once more. Australia, main 1-0 within the three-match collection, can win the collection on Thursday.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
