England and Australia locked horns with each other in the third and final of the three-match T20I series at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Although, the match ended without any result due to rain after being restricted to 12 overs. England skipper Jos Buttler played a brilliant knock of 65 runs off 41 balls in this rain-affected match.
Although, apart from the action of the match, an on-field argument between Buttler and ace Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has gone viral over social media. The fans have also come up with multiple reactions to this incident.
It all happened on the fourth ball of the fifth over in the first Innings when Buttler was at the non-striker’s end and Starc was in the attack for bowling. The Aussie pacer showed brilliant awareness of the game by spotting Buttler leaving his crease too soon before the delivery gets completed. Immediately after spotting this from Buttler’s end, Starc happened to warn him not to leave the crease early.
Recalling the Deepti Sharma-Charlie Dean incident, Starc told Buttler, "I am not Deepti, but I might do it.” Buttler took no time in responding to this claim by saying, "I don't think I did."
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Talking about the Deepti Sharma ‘run out at non-striker end’ incident, which happened during the third and final of the three-match ODI series between India and England at Lord’s in September last month. Although Deepti’s act was within the rule book of MCC laws still it gave rise to controversy and debate in the cricketing fraternity.
Both England and Australia will head to the 20-20 World Cup 2022 as the three-match T20I series has been concluded. Defending champions Australia will face the visitors' English team once again in the upcoming marquee tournament in the Aussie backyard.
English skipper Jos Butter was adjudged ‘player of the series for his brilliant performances throughout the entire series.