A easy but “classy gesture” from veteran batsman Ross Taylor on day 4 of the primary Test between England and New Zealand, has as soon as once more highlighted why the Kiwis are thought-about the “nice guys” of worldwide cricket.
During the sequence opener on the iconic Lord’s stadium, New Zealand restrained the England group in simply 275 runs. England couldn’t handle to get a superb begin on the fourth day of the match and had misplaced the necessary wicket of skipper Joe Root within the very first over.
Taylor took the catch of Root on Kyle Jamieson’s supply that offered the dream begin for his group from the primary supply of the day.
However, even after taking a clear catch and celebrating the dismissal briefly, Taylor was not satisfied in regards to the catch and felt the necessity to affirm with the umpire as soon as. Later, the on-field umpires despatched the choice for the third umpire who confirmed that Taylor had comfortably taken the catch.
Cricket followers praised Taylor for exhibiting sportsmanship. The followers additionally appreciated the Kiwi aspect for his or her good efficiency.
New Zealand are certainly the one group in world cricket who ask the umpires to overview the wickets they take. Shine on, you obsessively sportsmanlike diamonds. #ENGvNZ
— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) June 5, 2021
I believed the identical, rattling good Kiwi’s. There is actually nothing to not like about them.
— Jon Dexter (@dexterjon81) June 5, 2021
The dismissal of Root sparked a quick collapse with England at one stage shedding 3/0 in simply 20 deliveries of New Zealand.
On day 4, England ultimately bowled out for 275 runs, trailing New Zealand by 103 runs. For New Zealand, Tim Southee scalped six wickets by giving simply 43 runs.
The first take a look at match between England and New Zealand led to a draw after day 5 completed with the hosts 170/3 within the fourth innings. Day 3 had confronted whitewash as a result of rains.
In the post-match ceremony, Root mentioned that his group has bought an opportunity to win the sequence.
“The series is very much alive & we’ve got a chance to go and win it.” 🏆
“We can take some good confidence from some very good individual performances in this game.” 💪
Joe Root believes England can construct on the draw within the First Test at Lord’s 🏏
[📹 ECB] #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/VMkN7SpvH0
— talkSPORT Cricket (@Cricket_TS) June 7, 2021
Meanwhile, England has added off-spinner Dom Bess for the second take a look at towards England. The second and ultimate take a look at match shall be performed at Edgbaston starting Thursday.
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