AUS vs SA: In addition to David Warner’s century during the first Test match between Australia and South Africa in Melbourne, there was another historic occurrence on Tuesday, December 27. Anrich Nortje, a South African pacer, was fielding when he was struck by the spider cam that was filming the game, and spectators at the MCG recorded the extraordinary incident.
Spider-cam knocks off Anrich Nortje
Despite being knocked to the ground following the collision, the left pacer was unharmed and could continue. Fans now experience immersive all-around coverage of the game thanks to the spider cam, which is strung through the cable and moves on the cable both horizontally and vertically.
The spider cam struck Nortje from behind in the 47th over of Australia’s inning as it was heading downward. The event happened during the time between overs, just as the South African pacer was getting ready to field. However, the spidercam operator was later fired from the job by mismanagement. Netizens too called out saying that the incident could have proven to be a severe injury to the player.
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Watch the viral video from AUS vs SA here
David Warner smashes double-century
Speaking about the game, Australia had declared their innings on 575/8 after 145 overs. Earlier, Proteas had scored 189 runs in their first innings. South Africa are currently batting on 15/1 after seven overs, and trail by 371 runs.
In their mammoth total, Warner hit a double century prior to leaving the field due to injury, Steve Smith added a fifty, and Travis Head remained unbeaten at 48.
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