WATCH: Kane Williamson claims dropped catch; apologies to Jos Buttler later
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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is widely known for his sportsmanship and ability to stay calm even in the most pressurized situations. He has an image of a good guy who avoids indulging in any controversies, fights or attempts to cheat. However, he was caught claiming a dropped catch in the ongoing battle between the Kiwis and England at the T20 World Cup 2022.
Batting first, the Lions got off to a flying start as openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales smashed bowlers all-round the park. The breakthrough for New Zealand almost came in the sixth over when Mitchell Santner deceived Buttler, who was trying to loft the ball over the covers. However, a mistimed shot went towards the Kiwis skipper who dived to get hold of the ball.
Williamson initially claimed that he took a clean catch and Buttler started walking back to the pavilion. But the replay showed that the ball slipped away from his hands to touch the ground before Williamson got hold of the ball yet again. As a result, Buttler remained not out and was called back to continue his innings.
Later, the 32-year-old offered his apologies to Buttler for his misjudgment regarding the catch. The English skipper went on his destruction to score 47-ball 73 before getting run-out. England posted a mammoth total of 176 in 20 overs in the must-win game to qualify for the semis.
Kane Williamson yet to fire in T20 World Cup 2022
Although T20 cricket is not Kane Williamson’s strongest format, he has done justice to his role in the role. He has shown that he can anchor the innings and also shift gears if the situation demands so. However, he is yet to showcase his class at the ongoing showpiece event in Australia.
In the first match against Australia, Williamson departed after playing a run-a-ball knock (23). After the second game was abandoned due to rain, New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 65 runs to solidify their case for the semis. However, their skipper once again failed to make an impact with the bat as he managed to score just 8 off 13 deliveries.
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The Kiwis, who weren’t considered favorites for the title, are leading their group with 5 games in three matches. On top of that, they are enjoying a positive NNR, which could be the deciding factor towards the business end. However, if they manage to pull off a victory against England, they will certainly confirm the booking.
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