Australia vs South Africa's second Test is currently in full swing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While the hosts Australia are looking to stretch their lead in the series, the Proteas are eye to level the series. With Australia vs South Africa second Test all poised up, Proteas speedster Anrich Nortje in a bizarre incident was floored in front of the crowd when a spider cam hit his head while he was fielding.
Anrich Nortje Spider Cam accident
Anrich Nortje spider cam accident took place between two overs and thus was not broadcast on live TV. Nortje was walking to his fielding position when the camera, suspended above the ground on wires — crashed into the shoulder, sending him tumbling to the ground. “Nortje walking quietly to his spot… BANG," commentator James Brayshaw said. “That should not be happening," he was quoted as saying by media reports.Nortje was treated on the ground by the South Africa squad’s medical team and stayed on the field as Australian batters continued to build their first innings.
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Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test
Coming to the game, the Proteas had a pretty rough time in the first innings as they were bundled out for 189, with only Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen scoring half-centuries. Cameron Green picked up his first five-wicket haul in Test Cricket. In reply, the Australians showed their dominance with the bat as they have already scored 358/3. David Warner is having a memorable Test Match with the bat as he scored a double century, in what is his 100th appearance in the longest format of the game. Steven Smith too chipped in with a vital 85-run knock.