Netizens called out New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for “cheating” against England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 fixture on Tuesday.
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Kane Williamson dived to take the catch but dropped it. However, the Kiwi skipper claimed that he dismissed the batter.
Jos Buttler started walking towards the dugout but returned to the crease after the review showed Kane Williamson had caught the ball after it touched the ground.
New Zealand then apologized for his mistake.
Social media users criticized the New Zealand skipper for his misconduct while some praised him for admitting he being at fault after its video made rounds.
The 2010 champions clinched a 20-run over the last edition’s finalists in their Super 12 stage fixture in Brisbane.
England scored 179-6 with the opening pair of Jos Buttler and Alex Hales scoring half-centuries. The captain lead from the front with his 47-ball 73 with seven fours and two sixes.
Alex Hales hit seven fours and a maximum on his way to 40-ball 52.
Kiwi pacer Lockie Ferguson took two wickets.
New Zealand were restricted to 159-6 in their 20 overs as Chris Woakes and Sam Curran took two wickets each for their side.
Glenn Phillips’ 36-ball 62, which included four boundaries and three maximums, was not enough for side to clinch much-needed three points.
Kane Williamson made hit three fours on his way to run-a-ball 40.
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