'Usman Tendulkar, Pat Dravid' - Twitter fumes as Pat Cummins denies Usman Khawaja double century in 3rd Test

Australia and South Africa are facing off in the third Test of the three-match series that kicked off on January 4, Wednesday, and on Day 4, Saturday, Pat Cummins made a surprise declaration in a hope to make a move in the Test match when the Baggy Greens were reeling at 475/4. While many appreciated the declaration, a few of his fans claimed that he could have waited for Usman Khawaja’s century. 

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The southpaw, remained at 195 when the umpires called it off due to rain on Friday and many hoped to witness his double century given that the Australians have already won the first two Tests. It remains to be seen if the decision would pay off for the team, given that only 6 sessions are left in the game. 

Steve Smith, the right-handed batter, outclassed as he joined hands with the southpaw and scored his 30th Test hundred, surpassing Sir Don Bradman (29). One has to agree that the Test match might not witness a result given that the conditions are cloudy for the rest of the week in Sydney. 

I think it would be pretty harsh if he (Cummins) bowled straight away: Usman Khawaja

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South Africa were reeling at 71/3 at Tea on Day 4, with fans claiming that it would be difficult to ask for both teams to fight for a win, the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon and Cummins picking 1 wicket apiece against the Proteas batters. Khawaja, at Stumps on Friday, said that it would be harsh from Cummins if he declared it right away and it did happen, much to the dolefulness of the southpaw. 

“I think it would be pretty harsh if he (Cummins) bowled straight away, I don't think that's going to happen. We could go out there and get a few more runs really quickly (tomorrow), or we could declare pretty much straight away. It's obviously a decision he'll have to make tomorrow, decide on what the weather's doing and how he wants to play out this game,” Khawaja was quoted as saying. 

Here’s how fans have reacted to Pat Cummins’ declaration denying Usman Khawaja of his double century: 

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Pat Cummings declaring with Khawaja on 195 has to be the biggest lay bin of the year@thaylock #LAY

— Dean Watling (@deanwatling) January 7, 2023

Players Not out on 190's when innings declared:
•Frank Worrell- 197* vs England.
•Sachin Tendulkar- 194* vs Pakistan.
•Usman Khawaja- 195* vs South Africa*.#AUSvSA #CricketTwitter

— Resanth. (@Cric_Resanth) January 7, 2023

Should have wait for usman khawaja's double century @patcummins30 @Uz_Khawaja @CricketAus #AUSvRSA

— Sachin Jadhav (@Sach_Jadhav) January 7, 2023

Ah man gotta feel for @Uz_Khawaja 😭 got declared on 195*😭

— Sujoy Das 🇧🇩 (@sujoyxx) January 7, 2023

So sad for @Uz_Khawaja. This game can be really cruel. Gem of an inning . #AUSvsRSA

— Pranav Shrivastava (@PranavS77457105) January 7, 2023

Very tough luck for Usman Khawaja but Australia had to declare.
But an innings of a lifetime from @Uz_Khawaja. Congratulations.

— Sulay 🏏 (@Sulay177) January 7, 2023

Usman Khawaja becomes the first player to miss out on a maiden Test double century due to innings declaration while batting on 190s.#AUSvSA

— Shibashis Chatterjee (@Iamshibashis) January 7, 2023

What a clown Cummins is.. why did he declare when khawaja was on 195 ?

— S P Y (@Kohli_Spy) January 7, 2023

Khawaja is someone who doesn't hold back his words... Definitely content loading 🏃‍♂️

— 🔥🌟 (@Salmaan_Raju) January 7, 2023

Ama bhai Usman Khawaja ko 200 to pura karne dete, 195 pe declare kar diya.#AUSvsRSA

— Abu Zaid Sarooji (@Sarooji_) January 7, 2023

Had it been Smith on 195* instead of Khawaja , I bet Cummins wouldn’t have declared.#AUSvsRSA

— Mayank Parab (@themayankparab) January 7, 2023

Cummins declaring the innings while Khawaja was on 195* today ↔️ Rahul declaring while Sachin was on 194* in 2004. #CricketTwitter
Usman Tendulkar 🫂
Pat Dravid 🤝🏻

— પાર્થ પરમાર (@parrthhh_) January 7, 2023