Three freak Test cricket dismissals
New Zealand's Henry Nicholls was out in bizarre fashion in the third Test against England at Headingley on Thursday, falling to a catch after the ball had deflected off team-mate Daryl Mitchell's bat.
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"Never Seen Anything Like It": Jack Leach On "Unbelievable" Henry Nicholls Dismissal In 3rd Test
England's Jack Leach was left reflecting on a "silly game" after capturing the wicket of Henry Nicholls in bizarre fashion on the opening day of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley. The left-arm spinner's career has been blighted by illness, injury, inconsistent selection and even a concussion suffered while chasing the ball to the boundary in the first Test of this three-match campaign at Lord's.
England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Jack Leach says freak Henry Nicholls wicket all part of 'silly' cricket
The left-arm spinner's career has been blighted by illness, injury, inconsistent selection and even a concussion suffered while chasing the ball to the boundary in the first Test of this three-match campaign at Lord's. So he was arguably due a moment of good fortune and it arrived a day after his 31st birthday. Nicholls, on the stroke of tea, drove hard at Leach only for the ball to ricochet off non-striker Daryl Mitchell's bat and loop gently to Alex Lees at mid-off. "It was unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it," Leach told reporters following Thursday's close. "I didn't even know if that was allowed, but I'll take any wicket I can get. You get enough that don't go your way. It was very unlucky for Nicholls but very lucky for me."
Watch: Henry Nicholls Gets Out In Bizarre Fashion Off Jack Leach After Hitting Non-Striker's Bat
Stuart Broad led England's attack in the absence of James Anderson before New Zealand lost Henry Nicholls in bizarre fashion on the opening day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. New Zealand were 123 for five at tea, with Broad removing Tom Latham in the first over of the match prior to capturing the key wicket of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
Cricket-NZ's Nicholls given 'a bit of space' after freak dismissal
LEEDS, England (Reuters) - New Zealand assistant coach Luke Ronchi said the team had given batsman Henry Nicholls a bit of time on his own in the dressing room after his bizarre dismissal on the first day of the third test against England.
NZ's Nicholls given 'a bit of space' after freak dismissal
LEEDS, England : New Zealand assistant coach Luke Ronchi said the team had given batsman Henry Nicholls a bit of time on his own in the dressing room after his bizarre dismissal on the first day of the third test against England.
Leach says freak Nicholls wicket all part of 'silly' cricket
England's Jack Leach was left reflecting on a "silly game" after capturing the wicket of Henry Nicholls in bizarre fashion on the opening day of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
Jack Leach pleased with good luck but admits freak dismissal no collector’s item
Jack Leach was happy to benefit from a rare slice of good luck with the freak dismissal of Henry Nicholls on the first day of England’s final Test against New Zealand.