Even though Mark Wood had a chance to complete this catch, Wade stopped the bowler from his hand. Alongwith Buttler, a number of English players were angry with this act of Wade and that the batter did it deliberately. After a discussion between the on-field umpires, Matthew Wade was adjudged not out. However, after having a close look at the video, one can see that Wade actually deliberately tried to stop Mark Wood.
Cheating by Matthew Wade.#AUSvENG #ENGvAUSpic.twitter.com/1zkwa0LLw4
— Cricket Hotspot (@AbdullahNeaz) October 9, 2022
While talking about the match, England scored 208 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs while batting first. Alex Hales scored 84 runs in 51 balls while English captain Jos Buttler smacked 68 runs in 32 balls with 4 sixes and 8 fours. Australia managed 200 runs in 20 overs and lost the first T20I by 8 runs. This match was played at Perth Stadium, Perth.
Are our English friends (the custodians of the Spirit of the Game) quiet on this? https://t.co/yseC13fSdZ
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 9, 2022
