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ICC Reprimands Aaron Finch For Use Of "Audible Obscenity"

Australia captain Aaron Finch found himself in the middle of a stump microphone controversy days before the start of the T20 World Cup as he was reprimanded by the ICC for use of "audible obscenity". The incident occurred in the ninth over of England innings in Australia's three-match T20I series opener here on Sunday, when the 35-year-old lost his cool, swearing in at on-field umpires Sam Nogajski and Donovan Koch following a caught-behind appeal. England went on to win the match by eight runs.

Australia Look To Singapore-Born "Overall Package" In T20 Defence

Australia are banking on a rookie power-hitter born in Singapore to help them defend the Twenty20 World Cup on home turf later this month. Lanky right-hander Tim David had been knocking on the door with a series of blistering performances on the global T20 circuit, including in the Indian Premier League and England's T20 Blast. David has become one of the most sought-after finishers in the game and Australia skipper Aaron Finch said it was a no-brainer to include him in the squad for a home tournament where conditions are expected to favour batsmen.

"He Certainly Impeded The Bowler": Australia Great's Take On Matthew Wade Obstruction Incident

Matthew Wade sparked controversy with his action on the field in Australia's first T20I against England in Perth on Sunday. While batting at the crease, Wade mishit England pacer Mark Wood's delivery in the air and then obstructed the bowler from taking the catch. England didn't appeal against it but Wade couldn't escape the aftermath of his action. Several cricket pundits, including those from Australia and England, put forward their views on the incident. Former Australia batter Mike Hussey, who is also the coaching consultant for England, is among the ones to comment.

R Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel Find Unique Way To Gear Up For T20 World Cup 2022 Campaign

The T20 World Cup 2022 is only days away from its commencement. The Indian cricket team has already reached Down Under for the mega event and are putting work in the nets to best prepare themselves for the tournament. On Sunday, however, the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal and Harshal Patel found a unique way to get insights into what waits for them in the showpiece event. Ashwin took to Instagram to share a story where he posted a picture of him, Karthik, Chahal and Harshal watching the first T20I between Australia and England in Perth.

T20 World Cup - "Finisher" Matthew Wade Key To Australia's Chances: Michael Bevan

Australia have a "solid chance" of retaining the T20 World Cup with home advantage, said former white-ball specialist Michael Bevan, who believes "finisher" Matthew Wade can be a key player. Aaron Finch's Australia open their campaign against New Zealand, who they hammered in the final last year, in Sydney on October 22. It was a first T20 crown for five-time 50-over World Cup winners Australia, and they have largely retained the players from that winning team. "I think they are good enough. They have got plenty of skills floating around," the 52-year-old Bevan, a two-time World Cup winner, told AFP in an interview.

T20 World Cup: History Beckons For Title-Holders Australia

Australia have a golden opportunity to create history and become the first back-to-back Twenty20 world champions, but they face a formidable challenge led by India and England. Aaron Finch's men enjoy the advantage of being the only winners of cricket's shortest format to have a crack at defending the title on home territory since the T20 World Cup started in 2007. With a star-studded line-up spearheaded by David Warner, Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell, the Australians also boast all but one of the team that won the tournament last year in the UAE.

Jos Buttler Explains Why He Didn't Appeal Against Matthew Wade For 'Obstructing The Field'

The first T20I between Australia and England at Perth saw some breathtaking action, with both teams scoring 200 runs. Though England emerged triumphant in the match, there's one particular incident that they won't be happy about. Australian wicket-keeper batter Matthew Wade seemed to have 'obstructed the field' while trying to prevent Mark Wood from taking the catch. While Wade seemed to have been at fault, England skipper Jos Buttler decided not to appeal.

AUS vs ENG: Alex Hales Shines As England Claim Opening T20I Against Australia

England went one up in their three-match Twenty20 series against Australia with a thrilling eight-run win in Perth on Sunday. After Australia were set an imposing 209 for victory, the home side at one stage looked like pulling off an unlikely win on the back of a fine 73 from David Warner and some big hitting from Marcus Stoinis. But some inspired fast bowling in the latter stages from Mark Wood (3-34) and Sam Curran (2-35) saw England home as Australia finished their 20 overs eight runs short.

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ICC Reprimands Aaron Finch For Use Of "Audible Obscenity"

Australia Look To Singapore-Born "Overall Package" In T20 Defence

"He Certainly Impeded The Bowler": Australia Great's Take On Matthew Wade Obstruction Incident

R Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel Find Unique Way To Gear Up For T20 World Cup 2022 Campaign

T20 World Cup - "Finisher" Matthew Wade Key To Australia's Chances: Michael Bevan

T20 World Cup: History Beckons For Title-Holders Australia

Jos Buttler Explains Why He Didn't Appeal Against Matthew Wade For 'Obstructing The Field'

AUS vs ENG: Alex Hales Shines As England Claim Opening T20I Against Australia