AUS vs NED | Twitter reacts as Warner exhibits his experience to Dutch's early wicket celebration

10/25/2023

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David Warner is renowned for his sportsmanlike conduct and gentlemanly gestures both on and off the cricket field. A noteworthy moment was captured as the Australian opener engaged in a conversation, sharing his cricketing experiences with Netherlands fielder, van der Merwe, on Wednesday.

Australia's top-order batsmen, David Warner and Steven Smith, were determined to amass runs for their nation after opting to bat first. Though one of the openers, Mitchell Marsh, fell early in the fourth over, courtesy of Logan van Beek's bowling, the Dutch bowlers struggled to break the century-run partnership forged by Warner and Smith. However, in the 23rd over, with Australia's scoreboard at 154/1, the Europeans came close to the opportunity they had hoped for, but an unfortunate turn of events followed.

In an intense moment, Bas de Leede bowled to Warner, and a fantastic catch ensued at cover. However, there was some uncertainty, and the umpires decided to check if it was a clean catch as Warner waited with bated breath. The third umpire focused on what the fielder did after catching the ball. Replays revealed that van der Merwe initially held the ball with both hands, but after the catch, he released it with his right hand, while the left hand remained in contact with the ground. Erasmus reviewed a couple of angles and ruled it not out.

Immediately after the catch was taken, Warner signaled to the standing umpire that it was grounded. He remained on the field as the umpires consulted the third umpire. After the decision was given, Warner then approached van der Merwe, exchanging words and giving him a pat on the body.

Twitter was quick to react to these dramatic turn of events in Delhi.

Warner showing his experience!

pic.twitter.com/3aKRxzLPr2
— Young Gopal (@younggopal467) October 25, 2023

Nice Gesture from Warner!

pic.twitter.com/nIWkVQbRJR
— Young Gopal (@younggopal467) October 25, 2023

Warner knew

Netherlands fans cannot believe their player claimed a dropped catch. Warner knew he had fumbled it.#AUSvsNED pic.twitter.com/lbZNRGJjRk
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) October 25, 2023

This was his experience

Warner already considered it a Dropped catch#AUSvNED #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/iVF3WLnWdR
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) October 25, 2023

Chronology

Merwe takes a spectacular catch of Warner

Umpire declares it not put

Merwe takes a spectacular catch of Smith
— N🇧🇩🇳🇦🇮🇪🇿🇼🇳🇵🇿🇦 (@N09434002) October 25, 2023

True

For all those sooking about the Warner catch being given Not out. Clearly you don't understand cricket. #AUSvsNED
— Dartz Vader (@LouSkunt10) October 25, 2023

It was not clean

#CWC23 #CWC2023 #NEDvsAUS #NEDvAUS #AUSvsNED #AUSvNED #NewDelhi #Delhi #ArunJaitleyStadium

David Warner was himself confident that this was not a catch and not cleanly finished. pic.twitter.com/jiofWBFnIU
— Deshraj Singh (@DeshrajH) October 25, 2023

Survived!

Warner survives because replay gets in the way. That’s a catch and the rule needs changing #CWC2023 #WorldCup2023
— simon (@51monbl1) October 25, 2023

The best

Roelof van der merwe, what a cricketer!

One of the best from Associat members!#AUSvNED #CWC23
— Ajitdeep (@CHAIHOLIC_) October 25, 2023

38 year "Young"

38 Year old Van der Merwe is a better fielder than 20 year old Vikramjit Singh &29 year old Maxwell O'Dowd, these two can't bat, can't bowl & surely a liability in the field & 38 year old is putting them to shame by his efforts & commitment in the field #AUSvNED #CWC23
— Ykush_Tyagiᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ (@Ykush_Tyagi) October 25, 2023

That would be harsh!