Test Cricket is the most challenging format of cricket which tests the mental toughness of a player. It requires them to be involved in the game at each and every second as a concentration lapse for even a single second could lead to their downfall. In these intense moments of cricket across five days, there are some light moments as well that tickle the ribs of players and freshens their mind. One such incident took place on the Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and the West Indies.
West Indies fast bowler, Devon Thomas, who was called in to bowl the 113th over of the first innings, lost his shoe while bowling. On the first ball of the 113th over, Thomas bowled a fullish delivery outside off to Travis Head who played it back to the bowler. In an attempt to stop the ball by diving, Thomas lost his shoe as he tumbled on the ground. The commentators thoroughly enjoyed the moment as they were heard laughing on air.
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Over, under, in and out!
That's what shoe-tying's all about #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/Y2A7o6kldo
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 9, 2022
Marnus Labuschagne scores third consecutive hundred
Coming back to the match, after opting to bat first, Australia posted a massive 511/7 in the first innings. Marnus Labuschagne continued his great form and scored his third consecutive century of the series and scored a brilliant 163. He was well supported by Travis Head who also played a magnificent knock of 175. Usman Khawaja scored 62 while Alex Cary scored 41 to take Australia past 500.
After declaring their innings, Australia scalped four West Indies wickets before stumps on Day 2. Michael Neser picked up two wickets while Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green picked up one wicket each for Australia. West Indies finished Day 2 at 102/4 after 37 overs with Tagenarine Chanderpaul unbeaten on 47 at the crease.
Australia are leading the two-match series by 1-0 after winning the first Test by 164 runs. Australia are currently ranked at no 1 in the World Test Championship points table and have two important series left against South Africa and India.
