Matthew Wade Obstructs the Field, Prevents Mark Wood From Taking a Catch in AUS vs ENG 1st T20I 2022 (See Video and Pics)
The incident happened after Wood top-edged a delivery bowled by Wood. He blocked Wood's way to taking the catch by extending his arm. England won the contest by eight runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Matthew Wade appeared to obstruct the field and prevent Mark Wood from taking a catch during the 1st T20I between Australia and England in Perth on Sunday, October 9. The left-hander had top-edged a ball and later, used his arm to block Mark Wood, who was running in towards him to take a catch. Wade fell in the process and England skipper Jos Buttler raised his hands toward the umpire after this.
See Video of the Incident:
The CEO of Sportsman Spirit, M Wade, stopping M Wood from catching the ball!!
The OZs@azkhawaja1 pic.twitter.com/zAsJl6gpqz
— WaQas Ahmad (@waqasaAhmad8) October 9, 2022
And Some Pictures:
Matthew Wade clearly obstructed Mark Wood. He may not have known where the ball was, but he definitely stuck his arm out to stop Wood #AUSvENG #Cricket pic.twitter.com/0AG8Y92yKF
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 9, 2022
Matthew Wade tried to stop Mark Wood from catching the ball. pic.twitter.com/331pV1DPsh
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 9, 2022
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