<p>In the run-up to the T20 World Cup in Australia, which commences on October 16, England and Aaron Finch &amp; Co. locked horns in the first of the three-match T20I series at Perth on Sunday (October 9). With Jos Buttler's return, who missed the entire Pakistan series, England aimed for a 1-0 lead and eventually attained it in a high-scoring thriller.</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, England rode on openers Buttler (68) and Alex Hales' (84) 132-run first-wicket stand to post 208 for 6. In reply, Australia was in the hunt courtesy of David Warner's 44-ball 73 but fell short;&nbsp;being restricted to 200 for 9. During the run-chase, Matthew Wade made heads turn for blocking pacer Mark Wood's way in the Englishman's bid to complete a catch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident took place during the 17th over of the run-chase. Wade top-edged a delivery from Wood, who was set to take the catch but was blocked by Wade. Although the keeper-batter's actions were illegal and he was clearly 'obstructing play', England captain Buttler refrained from appealing.</p>

<p>"I was looking at the ball the whole time, so I wasn't sure what happened. They asked if I wanted to appeal, but I thought we are here for a long time in Australia so would be a risky one to go for so early in the trip," Buttler explained&nbsp;at&nbsp;the post-match presentation. On being asked if he would&nbsp;look&nbsp;at such an incident differently during a World Cup game, he replied 'Maybe, yeah.'</p>


In the run-up to the T20 World Cup in Australia, which commences on October 16, England and Aaron Finch & Co. locked horns in the first of the three-match T20I series at Perth on Sunday (October 9).

In the run-up to the T20 World Cup in Australia, which commences on October 16, England and Aaron Finch & Co. locked horns in the first of the three-match T20I series at Perth on Sunday (October 9). With Jos Buttler's return, who missed the entire Pakistan series, England aimed for a 1-0 lead and eventually attained it in a high-scoring thriller. Being asked to bat first, England rode on openers Buttler (68) and Alex Hales' (84) 132-run first-wicket stand to post 208 for 6. In reply, Australia was in the hunt courtesy of David Warner's 44-ball 73 but fell short; being restricted to 200 for 9. During the run-chase, Matthew Wade made heads turn for blocking pacer Mark Wood's way in the Englishman's bid to complete a catch. ALSO READ | Ind vs SA, 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer joins Virat Kohli in unique list after 113 not out in Ranchi He's still playing btw pic.twitter.com/EhQLqYbIwn — Jazib (@JazibChaudry) October 9, 2022 × The incident took place during the 17th over of the run-chase. Wade top-edged a delivery from Wood, who was set to take the catch but was blocked by Wade. Although the keeper-batter's actions were illegal and he was clearly 'obstructing play', England captain Buttler refrained from appealing. "I was looking at the ball the whole time, so I wasn't sure what happened. They asked if I wanted to appeal, but I thought we are here for a long time in Australia so would be a risky one to go for so early in the trip," Buttler explained at the post-match presentation. On being asked if he would look at such an incident differently during a World Cup game, he replied 'Maybe, yeah.'

Matthew Wade blocks Mark Wood from taking a catch in Perth T20I, Buttler explains why he didn't appeal

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) lost to Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 3 wickets during match 41of the second and final leg of IPL 2021, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on September 28 (Tuesday). While the KKR outfit chased down a modest 128 with 10 balls to spare, the match made heads turn due to R Ashwin's heated exchange with KKR skipper Morgan and Tim Southee.</p>

<p>During the last ball of DC's 19th over, Ashwin and Rishabh Pant completed a double when a throw from Rahul Tripathi ricocheted&nbsp;off Pant. Thus, this didn't please Morgan and Southee and the two had an altercation with Ashwin post his dismissal on the final over. As Ashwin and Pant completed an extra run after the ball hit Pant, after taking a single, it also led to 'Spirit of Cricket' talks in the cricketing fraternity where some slammed the DC spinner whereas many supported his act.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Ashwin had also shared a series of tweets on the whole incident and has now again reacted to the same on his Youtube channel, ahead of Pant-led DC's game versus Mumbai Indians (MI). "I have to be true to myself. I have the right to decide how I want to play. Others cannot judge me. Spirit of Cricket was established at a time when Amateur and professional Cricket formats weren't decided," said Ashwin.</p>

<p>He added, "This is professional sports now - my point is you decide how you should play, and I will do mine. I don't want to define or defend any rules here. It is just my life. You don't have to live as per the likes of someone else. I have not spoiled or stolen or lied. I am just doing my job."</p>

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<p>Ashwin-starrer DC have, meanwhile, qualified for the IPL 14 playoffs post KKR's defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday (October 1). The Delhi franchise will, however, hope to end in the top-two to get an extra chance to enter the season-finale, on October 15.</p>


Delhi Capitals (DC) lost to Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 3 wickets during match 41of the second and final leg of IPL 2021, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on September 28 (Tuesday).

Delhi Capitals (DC) lost to Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 3 wickets during match 41of the second and final leg of IPL 2021, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on September 28 (Tuesday). While the KKR outfit chased down a modest 128 with 10 balls to spare, the match made heads turn due to R Ashwin's heated exchange with KKR skipper Morgan and Tim Southee. During the last ball of DC's 19th over, Ashwin and Rishabh Pant completed a double when a throw from Rahul Tripathi ricocheted off Pant. Thus, this didn't please Morgan and Southee and the two had an altercation with Ashwin post his dismissal on the final over. As Ashwin and Pant completed an extra run after the ball hit Pant, after taking a single, it also led to 'Spirit of Cricket' talks in the cricketing fraternity where some slammed the DC spinner whereas many supported his act. ALSO READ | R Ashwin reacts sharply after rumours of him complaining against Virat Kohli to the BCCI go viral Earlier, Ashwin had also shared a series of tweets on the whole incident and has now again reacted to the same on his Youtube channel, ahead of Pant-led DC's game versus Mumbai Indians (MI). "I have to be true to myself. I have the right to decide how I want to play. Others cannot judge me. Spirit of Cricket was established at a time when Amateur and professional Cricket formats weren't decided," said Ashwin. He added, "This is professional sports now - my point is you decide how you should play, and I will do mine. I don't want to define or defend any rules here. It is just my life. You don't have to live as per the likes of someone else. I have not spoiled or stolen or lied. I am just doing my job." ALSO READ | India's Punam Raut walks off despite being given not-out in Pink-ball Test against Australia - WATCH Ashwin-starrer DC have, meanwhile, qualified for the IPL 14 playoffs post KKR's defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday (October 1). The Delhi franchise will, however, hope to end in the top-two to get an extra chance to enter the season-finale, on October 15.

'Others cannot judge me' - R Ashwin reacts amid 'Spirit of Cricket' talks after heated exchange with KKR's Eoin Morgan

<p>A 'Spirit of cricket' moment was witnessed during the second ODI between India Women vs South Africa Women when veteran speedster Jhulan Goswami helped Proteas batter Nadine de Klerk ease through the cramps which the latter suffered while batting in the first innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Team India led by Mithali Raj (who won the toss and opted to bowl first) restricted South Africa on 157 within 41 overs. Star pacer Jhulan Goswami scalped four wickets and conceded 42 runs in her bowling spell, whereas, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gaikwad and fast bowler Mansi Joshi took three and two wickets respectively.</p>

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<p>However, during the 35th over in the first innings, De Klerk suffered a cramp in her leg and was seen struggling in the middle. She called for her team's physio. Jhulan, who was fielding inside the circle, was quick to help De Klerk and was seen removing her shoes and batting pads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Klerk resumed but was soon dismissed by Goswami in the 38th over for 8 (17).</p>

<p>BCCI Women took to Twitter and shared the clip. They captioned it "#SpiritOfCricket! A touch of class from #TeamIndia veteran and speedster @JhulanG10! @Paytm #INDWvSAW."</p>


A 'Spirit of cricket' moment was witnessed during the second ODI between India Women vs South Africa Women when veteran speedster Jhulan Goswami helped Proteas batter Nadine de Klerk ease through the cramps which the latter suffered while batting in the first innings.

A 'Spirit of cricket' moment was witnessed during the second ODI between India Women vs South Africa Women when veteran speedster Jhulan Goswami helped Proteas batter Nadine de Klerk ease through the cramps which the latter suffered while batting in the first innings. Team India led by Mithali Raj (who won the toss and opted to bowl first) restricted South Africa on 157 within 41 overs. Star pacer Jhulan Goswami scalped four wickets and conceded 42 runs in her bowling spell, whereas, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gaikwad and fast bowler Mansi Joshi took three and two wickets respectively. #SpiritOfCricket! A touch of class from #TeamIndia veteran and speedster @JhulanG10! 👏👏 @Paytm #INDWvSAW Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/cJaryEyTw5 pic.twitter.com/YwEI7vVIpJ — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) March 9, 2021 × However, during the 35th over in the first innings, De Klerk suffered a cramp in her leg and was seen struggling in the middle. She called for her team's physio. Jhulan, who was fielding inside the circle, was quick to help De Klerk and was seen removing her shoes and batting pads. Klerk resumed but was soon dismissed by Goswami in the 38th over for 8 (17). BCCI Women took to Twitter and shared the clip. They captioned it "#SpiritOfCricket! A touch of class from #TeamIndia veteran and speedster @JhulanG10! @Paytm #INDWvSAW."

WATCH: Jhulan Goswami's 'Spirit of Cricket' moment with South Africa's Nadine de Klerk