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Australia Coach Andrew McDonald Fears More COVID Cases Within T20 World Cup Squad | Cricket News
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Australia Coach Andrew McDonald Fears More COVID Cases Within T20 World Cup Squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Andrew McDonald© TwitterAustralia head coach Andrew McDonald fears there's more COVID-19 cases in their T20 World Cup squad after Adam Zampa and Matthew Wade contracted the virus midway into their title defence. Wade, the only wicketkeeper in the squad, is the second Australian cricketer after leg-spinner Zampa to have tested positive on Wednesday evening. Wade was however scheduled to play in their rained out blockbuster clash against England on Friday."That's highly possible (more COVID cases) really the way it's gone. I suppose the strong point around that was that Matthew Wade was going to play tonight (Friday). So each individual is affected differently by the virus," McDonald said after the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.Zampa had tested positi...
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T20 World Cup: Australia’s Matthew Wade Positive For Covid Ahead Of England Clash | Cricket News
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T20 World Cup: Australia’s Matthew Wade Positive For Covid Ahead Of England Clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Matthew Wade in action© AFPAustralian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has tested positive for Covid at the T20 World Cup but is expected to play in Friday's crucial clash with England, the team said. The 34-year-old tested positive late on Wednesday -- the second Australian player at the tournament to do so -- and has mild symptoms, a team spokesman told AFP. Asked if Wade was expected to play for the holders and hosts against England at Melbourne Cricket Ground, the spokesman replied: "Yes." Australia do not have a specialist back-up wicketkeeper at the tournament.World Cup rules permit players to play matches with Covid but they must travel separately in order to avoid the spread of the virus.Spinner Adam Zampa tested positive ahead of the Sri Lanka match on Tuesday but has recovered ...
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“That Looked Horrible”: Matthew Wade Finally Opens Up On ‘Field Obstruction’ Incident With Mark Wood | Cricket News
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“That Looked Horrible”: Matthew Wade Finally Opens Up On ‘Field Obstruction’ Incident With Mark Wood | Cricket News

[ad_1] It isn't often that fans come across ‘obstructing the field' incidents in cricket. However, in a game between Australia and England recently, wicket-keeper batter Matthew Wade seemed to have prevented Mark Wood from catching the ball. England didn't appeal against the incident though skipper Jos Buttler stressed that he would not hesitate in appealing the next time. Wade, who turned a blind eye towards the incident, has now admitted that what he did ‘looked horrible'. "That looked horrible when I saw it after the game," Wade told cricket.com.au's The Unplayable Podcast. "It was one of those things that just happened so fast."I think Kane Richardson said to me when I got off the ground, 'You pushed him, basically'. I was like, 'No, I didn't'. And then I saw the replay and I was lik...
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“He Certainly Impeded The Bowler”: Australia Great’s Take On Matthew Wade Obstruction Incident | Cricket News
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“He Certainly Impeded The Bowler”: Australia Great’s Take On Matthew Wade Obstruction Incident | Cricket News

[ad_1] Matthew Wade seemed to have obstructed the field against England© TwitterMatthew Wade sparked controversy with his action on the field in Australia's first T20I against England in Perth on Sunday. While batting at the crease, Wade mishit England pacer Mark Wood's delivery in the air and then obstructed the bowler from taking the catch. England didn't appeal against it but Wade couldn't escape the aftermath of his action. Several cricket pundits, including those from Australia and England, put forward their views on the incident. Former Australia batter Mike Hussey, who is also the coaching consultant for England, is among the ones to comment.Hussey feels that Wade "impeded" Wood "from a chance to take the catch"."My understanding is the umpires asked Jos (Buttler) if he wanted to ...
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Australia vs England: Jos Buttler Explains Why He Didn’t Appeal Against Matthew Wade For ‘Obstructing The Field’ | Cricket News
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Australia vs England: Jos Buttler Explains Why He Didn’t Appeal Against Matthew Wade For ‘Obstructing The Field’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] The first T20I between Australia and England at Perth saw some breathtaking action, with both teams scoring 200 runs. Though England emerged triumphant in the match, there's one particular incident that they won't be happy about. Australian wicket-keeper batter Matthew Wade seemed to have 'obstructed the field' while trying to prevent Mark Wood from taking the catch. While Wade seemed to have been at fault, England skipper Jos Buttler decided not to appeal.The incident took place in the 17th over of Australia's batting as the hosts were looking to chase down the target of 209 runs. Requiring 39 runs from 22 balls, Australia weren't out of the equation as yet.Wade was on strike, and David Warner at the non-striker's end as Wood bowled him a short-pitched delivery. It turned out to ...
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Australia vs England: Matthew Wade Blocks Mark Wood From Taking Catch, Sparks Controversy. Watch | Cricket News
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Australia vs England: Matthew Wade Blocks Mark Wood From Taking Catch, Sparks Controversy. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] There was controversy during the first T20I between Australia and England as Matthew Wade seemingly blocked Mark Wood from taking a return catch in Perth. In the 17th over of Australia's chase of 209, Wade top-edged a pull off Wood onto his helmet and the ball ballooned straight up in the air. The England pacer ran in towards the striker's end to try and take a return catch, but Wade, turning back towards the crease, extended his arm and restricted Wood from getting to the ball, which landed safely.England captain Jos Buttler raised his arms in doubt, but the visitors did not appeal and Wade was spared.Watch: Matthew Wade blocks Mark Wood from reaching the ballThe CEO of Sportsman Spirit, M Wade, stopping M Wood from catching the ball!!The OZs@azkhawaja1 pic.twitter.com/zAsJl6gpqz...
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IND vs AUS: Important To give Jasprit Bumrah Enough Time After Comeback From Injury, Says Hardik Pandya | Cricket News
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IND vs AUS: Important To give Jasprit Bumrah Enough Time After Comeback From Injury, Says Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya said the team will not put too much pressure on Jasprit Bumrah and give him ample time to make his comeback from an injury after the pacer was not included in India's playing XI for the first T20I against Australia. Bumrah was missed badly in the series opener against Australia on Tuesday as the visitors chased down 209 rather comfortably to register a four-wicket win and take the lead in the three-match series. Barring Axar Patel, all Indian bowlers leaked more than 11 runs per over.Bumrah, who did not play the Asia Cup due to a back injury, has been named in the T20 World Cup squad and the preceding series against Australia and South Africa."We all know what he brings to the table and how important he is for us. There will be concerns here and ther...
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India vs Australia: “Managed To Put Them Away”: Matthew Wade On Facing Yorkers In 1st T20I vs India | Cricket News
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India vs Australia: “Managed To Put Them Away”: Matthew Wade On Facing Yorkers In 1st T20I vs India | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian conditions allow batters to put even good balls away for boundaries and that played a part in Australia's successful chase of 209 in the first T20I, feels Matthew Wade. The experienced wicketkeeper batter smashed an unbeaten 45 off 21 balls after Cameron Green's 61 off 30 balls as the visitors made short work of a daunting target on Tuesday night. As many as 55 runs were needed off the last four overs but Wade found boundaries at will to avoid a tense finish.Talking about his role as a finisher, the 34-year-old Wade said experience has made him a lot wiser and he doesn't rush into playing attacking strokes."The run rate dictates way you have to play. Grounds like we play in India, you hit the ball in the ground and you can still find the boundaries that puts a lot of pr...
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India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Australia Tear Into Indian Attack, Gun Down 209-Run Target To Take 1-0 Lead | Cricket News
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India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Australia Tear Into Indian Attack, Gun Down 209-Run Target To Take 1-0 Lead | Cricket News

[ad_1] India's frailties with the ball were laid bare as Australia gunned down a formidable 209-run target rather comfortably for a four-wicket win in the first T20I in Mohali on Tuesday. KL Rahul (55 off 35 balls) and Hardik Pandya (71 not out off 30) helped India post a daunting 208 for six after Australia put the hosts in to bat. Australia were dominant in the run chase, romping home in 19.2 overs. Last year's World Cup hero Matthew Wade (45 not out off 21) and Cameron Green (61 off 30) played special knocks to make short work of a stiff target.It was a formidable total but the way Australia started, an early finish was on the cards.Opening for the first time in international cricket, Green was in a menacing mood as he hammered comeback man Umesh Yadav for four successive boundaries i...
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