Coronavirus outbreak: No handshakes in Australia-New Zealand ODI; players celebrate touching elbows, fists
Sydney: There were no handshakes between Australia and New Zealand as they played out in front of an empty stadium on Friday (March 13). In the first ODI of the three-match series, Australia won by 71 runs. Also, players celebrated wickets by touching each others’ fists and elbows due to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). Here are photos from the match.
FollowCaptains Aaron Finch (Australia) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand) greet each other by touching elbows and fists
Elbows are stretched to celebrate as Australian players have another Kiwi wicket in Sydney
Pat Cummins of Australia touches fists with Mitchell Marsh to celebrate taking the wicket of Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand
Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood celebrates a New Zealand wicket by extending his elbow towards his teammates during the first ODI in Sydney on Friday (March 13)
Despite the coronavirus threat, Marnus Labuschagne and Adam Zampa used the traditional high fives to celebrate a wicket
Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins get ready to celebrate
Pat Cummins extends both his elbows
Pacemen Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc in celebration mode
Mitchell Starc and teammates with elbow celebrations
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was without any spectator for the match. Fans were barred entry due to coronavirus
Trent Boult of New Zealand and Australia's Alex Carey touch fists after the match
No handshakes between Australia and New Zealand players after the end of their ODI in Sydney
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