Watch | Ross Taylor’s Classy Gesture Against England Gets Praise From Cricket World
Eng vs NZ, 1st Test: Ross Taylor's classy gesture once again proved why New Zealand players are popularly called the 'nice guys' of international cricket.
On Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at the iconic Lord's stadium, Kiwi bowlers bowled out the hosts for just 275 runs. For Blackcaps, fast bowler Tim Southee bagged six wickets for just 43 runs to give his team a 103-run lead in the first innings. Not a single ball could be bowled on Day 3 of NZ vs Eng Test due to rain and bad weather.
England had a very poor start on the fourth day and the team lost the important wicket of skipper Joe Root in the very first over. Root's catch was taken by veteran Ross Taylor off Kyle Jamieson's delivery. However, even after taking a clean catch, Taylor considered it necessary to confirm with the umpire once.
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Taylor's classy gesture once again proved why New Zealand players are popularly called the 'nice guys' of international cricket.
Later when the umpire checked in replays, they did not see any problem with the catch. Cricket fans are praising Taylor for his sportsmanship.
New Zealand have to play the final match of the World Test Championship against India after series against England. The match is to be played from June 18 to June 22 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The Indian team is already present in the Ageas Bowl for this match. The team has started preparations for the final match of the World Test Championship from Saturday.
After bowling out England for 275 runs, New Zealand scored 62 runs in the second innings for the loss of two wickets and have a lead of 165 runs. The chances of getting the Eng vs NZ final match result is very less as there is only one day left in the match.