New Delhi: The fourth Test match of the five-Test Ashes series 2021-22 started in Sydney Cricket Ground from today. Australia have so far dominated England in the Ashes with a 3-0 lead, also successfully defending the title.
Meanwhile, a bizarre gesture by England spinner Jack Leach on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test left fans amazed. A fan requested Leach for an autograph. As the spinner proceeded to give the autograph, the fan put his head forward and Leach, hilariously, ended up signing the fan’s bald head with a pen.
Australia were batting at 117/3 when this incident happened and Jack Leach was fielding near the boundary rope. At this time, only 2 overs were left for the end of the day's play.
Fans present around looked very enthusiastic, clapped in joy as the entire episode unfolded. The video of the incident is becoming viral on social media.
Talking about Australia vs England 4th Ashes Test, by the end of Day 1's play, Australia had scored 126 runs in 46.3 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. The hosts have lost wickets of David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Marcus Harris. Usman Khawaja (4) and Steve Smith (6) remained unbeaten at crease. Australia lead 3-0 in the five-match Ashes series.
AUS playing XI: Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
ENG playing XI: Haseeb Hameed, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson