South African paceman Anrich Nortje was fielding at backward square leg when the spider cam, which hovers over the fielders to provide a 360-degree view of the ground, collided with him.
Australia is currently hosting South Africa in a traditional Boxing Day Test Match at Melbourne Cricket Ground. After the crushing defeat in the first Test, the Proteas would have hoped to rebound in the second, but the Australians have dominated this game as well. However, it is not just the players who are causing problems for the South Africans. It appears that the camera equipment is also not on their side.
South African paceman Anrich Nortje was fielding at backward square leg when the spider cam, which hovers over the fielders to provide a 360-degree view of the ground, collided with him on the ground. For the series between Australia and South Africa, the wire-guided camera known as the Flying Fox rotates over the fielders’ heads in between overs, and this time it was too close for comfort for Anrich Nortje.
The hit was quite serious, as Anrich Nortje lay on the ground for quite some time, and he was fortunate to escape with only minor injuries. He, on the other hand, immediately stood up. Many players, including opposition players such as Steven Smith, came in to check on the South African fast bowler.
Returning to the game, the South Africans were bundled out for 189 in the first innings, with only Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen scoring half-centuries. Cameron Green’s first five-wicket haul in Test cricket. In response, the Australians have already scored 358/3, demonstrating their batting dominance. David Warner is having a memorable Test Match with the bat, scoring a double century in his 100th appearance in the game’s longest format. Steven Smith also contributed an important 85-run knock.
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