Watch: Kane Williamson-Led New Zealand Gives Aaron Finch Guard Of Honour In His Final ODI

11.09.2022 - 08:31 sports.ndtv.com

Before the first ball of the third and final ODI between Australia and New Zealand was bowled on Sunday, the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis decided to give Australia skipper Aaron Finch a "guard of honour" as the right-handed batter walked out to bat in his final ODI for the last time.

On Saturday, Finch had announced that he would be retiring from the 50-over format after the match against New Zealand. Seeing the gesture of New Zealand, Finch walked towards Williamson to shake his hand.

The video of the incident was shared by official Twitter handle of cricket.com.au. "Classy stuff from the Black Caps as Aaron Finch makes his way to the middle," wrote cricket.com.au on Twitter.

Classy stuff from the Black Caps as Aaron Finch makes his way to the middle #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/LMawJThq7t New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl in the third and final one-day international against Australia on Sunday, which will be the last for retiring Australian skipper Aaron Finch.

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