Watch: Anrich Nortje gets knocked out by spider cam in second Test vs Australia

Australia and South Africa are facing off against each other in the second Test that kicked off on December 26, Monday and on Tuesday, Day 2, it was the Baggy Greens who stood up for the team with their stupendous outing with the bat. The likes of David Warner and Steve Smith stood up with their double century and 86 respectively, with the former walking off the field after scoring 200. While there were many moments to take away from the game, Anrich Nortje getting knocked out by a spider cam became the most hilarious moment of the game. 

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To add more, while Smith made his way back to the dressing room after falling 14 short of the 100-run mark, Warner walked off the field post scoring 200 as he picked up a niggle after coming up with his iconic celebration. Amid all these moments, Nortje’s hilarious face-off against spider cam became the most liked moment of the match. At stumps on Day 2, the Baggy Greens remained at 386/3 with Travis Head unbeaten at 48.

Watch Anrich Nortje falling off here: 

Who said cricket isn’t a contact sport?

South African player Anrich Nortje hit by the aerial camera at the #BoxingDayTest

Meanwhile Warner has his century & Australia only two wickets down and 2 runs away from SA’s first innings total (Warner on 115 & Smith on 39) pic.twitter.com/ZafPYIJPue

— The Sage (@SarkySage) December 27, 2022

I didn't know what hit me: Anrich Nortje

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Nortje, who opened up on the same, said that he was not aware of what hit him on his head and said that he was okay after being hit, although he added that he needed to consult with the doctor to decide on the impact that it had on him, eventually hinting at a minor injury. 

“I didn't know what hit me, to be honest. So far so good. It just knocked the shoulder and the elbow. The elbow is a bit sore but otherwise seems to be okay. I'll just monitor it and see how it goes with the ,” Nortje was quoted as saying. 

“I saw cables and then I turned around or moved my head and then I saw the camera, but I was a little bit too late. It was quite quick. It didn't really change my mindset or anything. I tried to stay focused. I think the one thing we've spoken about earlier is how low it is and it probably shouldn't be unless for certain interviews or something. But I don't think it should be travelling head height. That's just my opinion. And then for Marco as well, they must take him into consideration ,” he added.