Ashes 2021-22, Adelaide Test: David Warner misses century again, netizens troll the Australian batter
By Team Newsable | First Published Dec 16, 2021, 3:59 PM ISTDavid Warner missed out on a century again. On Thursday, he fell for 95 in the second Ashes 2021-22 Test in Adelaide. Consequently, Twitter exploded with its trolls and reactions.
It was another heartbreak for Australian opener David Warner. On Thursday, he missed out on his 25th Test century on Day 1 of the second 2021-22 Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval. He was dismissed by pacer Ben Stokes for 95 in the post-tea session, leading to the netizens trolling him on Twitter.
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— kuldeep sharma (@Brahman_Kuldip)While batting at 95, it was a short-pitched delivery, outside off. As Warner looked to cut and play it over point, the ball travelled fast into the hands of Stuart Broad, who was stationed in the position. As the English players were jubilant following his dismissal, Warner was in despair, holding his face in his hands and was visibly dejected as he took the long walk back to the pavilion, while he gave away his gloves to a lucky kid.
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Notably, former Australian legend Michael Hussey, who was on commentary at that point, seemingly put a commentator's curse on Warner. He was applauding his innings as he contributed to a 173-run stand for the second wicket along with Marnus Labuschagne. While he stated that Warner deserved a century, it was the very next ball that he fluttered, as fellow commentator Shane Warne was furious at Hussey.
David Warner out on 94 and 95 in this series. First time in 100 years an Australia batsman has failed to convert consecutive 90s into a century in the Ashes. Last Aussie to be dismissed in 90s two times in a row in the Ashes was Tommy Andrews in 1921.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad)Match summary
Australia is in a strong position despite losing Harris early after electing to bat. The pair of fellow opener David Warner (95) and Labuschagne (85*) propelled the side to nearly 200 in the post-tea break. Steven Smith is leading Australia after Pat Cummins was isolated following close contact with a COVID-infected person.
Brief scores: Australia 198/2 (Warner- 95, Labuschagne- 85*; Broad- 1/27) vs England
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