AUS vs SL | Twitter trolls Australia as Glenn Maxwell pays the price for shambolic misuse of DRS
Australiaās reputation as a ātournament teamā has only grown with time given their unprecedented ability to handle pressure. However, it became apparent on Monday that the present outfit isnāt cut from the same cloth as their predecessors with the way they let a wicket slip due to bad DRS calls.
The encounter between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Ekana Cricket Stadium ensured at least one side would get off the mark after suffering two losses each to start the tournament. However, things immediately looked ominous for the Kangaroos when Pat Cummins and co. took a review on the first ball of the match hoping for a LBW despite a clear edge as well as the ball missing the stumps. Too add to their misery, the desperate call came back to bite them a few overs later thus ensuring the Lionsā formidable opening partnership remains unperturbed.
The stand between Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera was nearing the half-century mark when Glenn Maxwell ran in for his second over to cap off the powerplay. The off-spinner showed great discipline to start off and reaped the rewards pn the fourth ball when a quicker delivery sliding into Pereraās legs had him stranded on the crease before thumping the pads. The bowler immediately went up in huge appeal alongside his teammates but the umpire nodded in denial. However, surprisingly, little discussion followed amongst the men from Down Under regarding a potential DRS. The skipper simply waved off any prospects of a review given they had only remaining in the bank after their first ball blunder.
Replays later showed the ball had not only hit the batter in line but was also crashing into the stumps as the cameras caught disappointment writ large on Maxwellās face. Twitterati was quick to send waves of criticism towards the Aussiesā way for buckling under pressure and playing the circumstances rather than the game at hand.
Double appeal!
ā Ishan Martinez (@IshanMarti66419)Ā October 16, 2023
And it was out!
ā Ishan Martinez (@IshanMarti66419)Ā October 16, 2023
He is not favoured!
Maxwell luck not favouring, like of Australia š¦ In his two overs, created opportunity to out Nissanka, didn't catch by Inglis and then Kusal LBW, umpire dint give n dint go for DRS too šš#INDvsPAKĀ #INDvPAKĀ #INDvsBANĀ #AUSvSLĀ #AUSvsSLĀ #CricketĀ #Tiger3Ā pic.twitter.com/FBkYifXB3E
ā DaebakAnkitaš (@DaebakankitaF)Ā October 16, 2023
Why?
Now seriously, why would you take Glenn Maxwell off the bowling?
ā Mustafa Jutt (@NoorUlMustafaJ1)Ā October 16, 2023
He bowled 3 overs so far, given just 12 off it, and is the only bowler who's given two chances that weren't taken.
POOR CAPTAINCY FROM CUMMINS!#AUSvSLĀ |Ā #AUSvsSLĀ |Ā #GlennMaxwellĀ pic.twitter.com/2qZNRZeygn
All over
Australia all over the shop again. Bad review in the first over means theyāre not game to use the next review that would have yielded a wicket. Glenn Maxwellās bowling is the only thing that has gone right this campaign.Ā #CWC23
ā Geoff Lemon Sport (@GeoffLemonSport)Ā October 16, 2023
True
This Glenn Maxwell seems like a sharp, young bowler. Might become key for the Australian team in the years to come.Ā #CWC23
ā Sarthak Dev (@devellix)Ā October 16, 2023
The best
Why does a part-time spinner in Glenn Maxwell look by far our best bowler yet again and he's only bowled 4 balls...Ā #CricketWorldCupĀ #AUSvsSL
ā Jacob Kalevski (@jacobkalevski4)Ā October 16, 2023
A reminder
Just a reminder that the players that Australia have on the subs bench to turn the campaign around are the wicketkeeper they dropped after 1 game, the all rounder they dropped after 1 game, the bloke with a busted hand, and Sean Abbott
ā Tooves (@OneTooves)Ā October 16, 2023
So bad
Australia are so bad, they make everyone else look good. Ridiculous selection & even poor on field. One less problem for Eng, SA & Pak to make the final 4.#CWC23
ā Aleeee (@iAliOfficial)Ā October 16, 2023
Victory in sight
SL inching towards šÆ without any loss in wicket! š
ā Sneą¤¹ą¤¾ą¤¹ą¤¾ą¤¹ą¤¾š (@__Sn_e_ha__)Ā October 16, 2023
Never thought Australia would be among teams showing no such intent to win šš„±
But not to take away any credit from Sri Lanka, they have batted brilliantly so far! š#AUSvSLĀ #ICCWorldCup2023Ā #Lucknow