Cricket: Mitch Starc gets five after DRS controversy in third day of first test between the Black Caps and Australia news.com.au
14 Dec, 2019 07:15 AM 2 mins to read
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Save Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit A brutal bouncer gave Mitch Starc his fifth wicket of the innings, amid a controversial DRS decision as Australia bowled New Zealand out for 166.
Starc's pacey bouncer crashed into Colin de Grandhomme's helmet, and Steve Smith took a simple catch at second slip.
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After a lengthy appeal, Aleem Dar eventually raises his finger, suggesting the ball brushed de Grandhomme's gloves on the way through.
The New Zealand all rounder reviewed the decision, and despite there being no noticeable spike on Snicko or glow on Hot Spot, the decision stood.