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News.com.au
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- News.com.au
‘Panicked big time': WTC final rocked by ‘dodgy' act as Carey says not again
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey was embroiled in another Lord's controversy after South African batter David Bedingham evaded what would have been a bizarre dismissal on day two of the World Test Championship final. The match was on a knife's edge at stumps after Australia collapsed to be 8/144 in its second innings to lead by 218 runs - after earlier knocking South Africa over for 138. The major talking point came during the final over before lunch on Thursday night when Australian all-rounder Beau Webster produced a length delivery that found Bedingham's inside edge, striking him on the thigh and rolling down his upper leg. Anticipating a potential catch, Carey walked towards Bedingham with gloves at the ready as the ball bobbled near the flap of his right pad. 'Catch it, catch it,' Australian vice-captain Steve Smith was overheard saying on the stump mics, reported. However, the Proteas batter grabbed the ball, perhaps prematurely, and dropped it on the turf, prompting a muffled appeal from the Australians. 'How's that?' opener Usman Khawaja inquired from first slip. 'He's used his hand!' Carey, perhaps still scarred from the fallout of Jonny Bairstow's infamous stumping at the same venue two years ago, had no interest in offering an appeal. 'What's happening here?' former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith said in commentary. 'Controversy at Lord's? No way. That will be talked about.' Former England bowler Stuart Broad, who featured in the 2023 Ashes Test at Lord's, continued: 'I wonder if Alex Carey just said, 'I'm not getting involved'. The ball never stopped, always moving. And Carey was pouncing.' Umpire Richard Illingworth briefly consulted his counterpart before signalling not out, with Australian captain Pat Cummins offering a sheepish smile. If the umpires had deemed that it was not a dead ball, Bedingham could have been given out for obstructing the field. Law 37.3.1 states: 'The striker is out obstructing the field if wilful obstruction or distraction by either batter prevents the striker being out caught.' However, it was not obvious whether the ball had lodged in Bedingham's pad when he grabbed the ball, which would have determined whether the ball was dead. Law 20.1.1.4 states: 'The ball becomes dead when, whether played or not, it becomes trapped between the bat and person of a batter or between items of their clothing or equipment.' Asked about the incident during the post-match press conference, Bedingham responded: 'I panicked big time, because I think Carey was standing up, so he was quite close. 'The umpire said regardless it was a dead ball, but I think the way I dropped the ball (and) picked up the ball came across as a bit dodgy. 'I'm glad they just withdrew the appeal ... I'm glad nothing happened out of it.' Meanwhile, Cummins explained that the umpires had ruled it as a dead ball, but elaborated that Australia 'probably would have withdrawn' the appeal. Bedingham, unbeaten on 31 at the time, was later dismissed by Cummins for 45 - one of the Aussie skipper's six first innings wickets. Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for one run, sparking South Africa's collapse. But the carnage continued in Australia's second dig as the Aussies were reduced to 7/73 as Kagiso Rabada (3/44) and Lungi Ngidi (3/35) did the bulk of the damage. But Carey (43) and Mitchell Starc (16 not out) shared an eighth-wicket partnership of 61 to push the lead past 200 before the wicketkeeper was LBW to Rabada shortly before the close. The last over of the day saw Starc dropped on 14 when Marco Jansen shelled a routine catch off Wiaan Mulder. A remarkable 28 wickets fell in two days on a pitch which, while offering some assistance to the quicks, was by no means unplayable. But a match scheduled for five days, could now finish before the end of the third. 'In England when it's overcast, the ball seems to do a bit more,' Starc told the BBC. 'Everyone is quick to jump on the batters but you've got to notice the good bowling from both sides.' Ngidi, meanwhile, insisted South Africa were still in the game. 'It's in the balance right now,' he said. 'Two wickets in hand, if we can knock those over and maybe chase 225, people are going to get their money's worth.' Rabada, who had taken 5/51 in the first innings, tormented Australia again with two wickets in the 11th over. He had Usman Khawaja caught behind for six and, two balls later, removed Cameron Green for a duck following the number three's four in the first innings. Wickets continued to tumble after tea. Left-arm quick Jansen had Marnus Labuschagne, in his first Test as an opener, caught behind for 22. And Australia's 3/44 became 4/48 next over when Beau Webster, who topscored in Australia's first innings with 72, fell lbw to Ngidi. Australia were reeling at 7/73 after Cummins was bowled off his pad by an excellent Ngidi yorker. But Carey and Starc led a defiant response that kept their side on course to retain the title. Earlier, Cummins finished with figures of 6/28 as he reached 300 career Test wickets and secured a coveted place on the Lord's honours board with a five-wicket haul. 'He does it time and time again,' said Starc of Cummins. 'He led from the front before he was captain and now as captain as well. 'The quality and skills he has in his pocket – I'm thrilled for him to get a bagful. To go to 300 is a special effort.' South Africa lost their last five wickets for 12 runs as Cummins ripped through the batting order. Only South Africa captain Temba Bavuma (36) and David Bedingham (45) offered meaningful resistance during a fifth-wicket stand of 64. After lunch, Cummins struck four times in a mere 17 balls of devastating pace bowling. South Africa had resumed on Thursday at 4/43, battling to put enough runs on the board. Bavuma, who faced 37 balls for his overnight three not out, changed gears with a lofted cover-drive for four off left-arm quick Starc before pulling Cummins for six. Cummins had his revenge, however, when Bavuma's checked drive was brilliantly caught at cover by a diving Labuschagne. He then dismissed Kyle Verreynne lbw for 13 and, three balls later, held a simple return catch as Jansen fell for a duck. The Australia skipper ended the innings with his 300th Test wicket, Rabada well caught low down at deep square leg by Beau Webster.
The Advertiser
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- The Advertiser
Knights halfback has a point to prove in NRL recall
Off-contract halfback Jackson Hastings will have a chance to remind Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien of his talent when he plays against the Sydney Roosters. O'Brien is well aware out-of-favour Hastings will be out to push his case when he lines up for his first NRL game this year at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. The 29-year-old's career at the Knights had looked finished, having gone unsighted at NRL level since last July. He couldn't convince O'Brien for a crack into the first grade side even as Newcastle struggled with seven losses from eight games between March and May. Now more than halfway through the 27-round season, O'Brien has finally called upon Hastings out of necessity. The Knights had few options, with Kalyn Ponga away on State of Origin duty, Tyson Gamble (thumb) out injured and Will Pryce released to the English Super League in March. Newcastle also lost star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) on Friday. "There's a few guys in that situation and I have empathy for them," O'Brien said of Hastings being off contract. "Having an uncertain future is always a worry, but the only thing you control is your performance and that will give you your best chance. "It's a credit to Jackson. The injuries have presented an opportunity for him, and I can't fault him. "I knew that we'd get that from Jackson too, when you saw how genuine his celebration of the win last week was. "He probably could sense that there might be an opportunity." Hastings will partner Jack Cogger in the halves, while newly re-signed Fletcher Hunt replaces injured Sharpe at fullback. Kyle McCarthy joins the outside backs at centre. "It's similar in style as well as looks. They're cloned," O'Brien said of the two Fletchers. "The looks, the country type, casual nature and then putting themselves in the frame like you saw with the kick last week. "Both of those guys just have a great knack for putting themselves in a position to make something happen." Newcastle's meeting with the Roosters comes amid speculation surrounding Dom Young's playing future. Tricolours coach Trent Robinson said Young could "possibly" be playing his final Roosters game against the Knights, who are plotting to bring the winger back to the Hunter before the June 30 transfer deadline. Young has fallen out of favour at the Roosters this season following the rapid rise of Queensland centre Robert Toia and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase. Newcastle have publicly courted Young, who played on the right wing in their 2023 finals campaign, and the Roosters are open to a release. There is a possibility Young plays against the Knights on Saturday, and for them next weekend, with Robinson saying he expected clarification on the Englishman's future in a matter of days. O'Brien said he'd wait until after the game to contact Young. "If it happens that he's wearing our colours on Sunday morning - well, that'll be fantastic, but we're not there yet," O'Brien said. Off-contract halfback Jackson Hastings will have a chance to remind Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien of his talent when he plays against the Sydney Roosters. O'Brien is well aware out-of-favour Hastings will be out to push his case when he lines up for his first NRL game this year at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. The 29-year-old's career at the Knights had looked finished, having gone unsighted at NRL level since last July. He couldn't convince O'Brien for a crack into the first grade side even as Newcastle struggled with seven losses from eight games between March and May. Now more than halfway through the 27-round season, O'Brien has finally called upon Hastings out of necessity. The Knights had few options, with Kalyn Ponga away on State of Origin duty, Tyson Gamble (thumb) out injured and Will Pryce released to the English Super League in March. Newcastle also lost star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) on Friday. "There's a few guys in that situation and I have empathy for them," O'Brien said of Hastings being off contract. "Having an uncertain future is always a worry, but the only thing you control is your performance and that will give you your best chance. "It's a credit to Jackson. The injuries have presented an opportunity for him, and I can't fault him. "I knew that we'd get that from Jackson too, when you saw how genuine his celebration of the win last week was. "He probably could sense that there might be an opportunity." Hastings will partner Jack Cogger in the halves, while newly re-signed Fletcher Hunt replaces injured Sharpe at fullback. Kyle McCarthy joins the outside backs at centre. "It's similar in style as well as looks. They're cloned," O'Brien said of the two Fletchers. "The looks, the country type, casual nature and then putting themselves in the frame like you saw with the kick last week. "Both of those guys just have a great knack for putting themselves in a position to make something happen." Newcastle's meeting with the Roosters comes amid speculation surrounding Dom Young's playing future. Tricolours coach Trent Robinson said Young could "possibly" be playing his final Roosters game against the Knights, who are plotting to bring the winger back to the Hunter before the June 30 transfer deadline. Young has fallen out of favour at the Roosters this season following the rapid rise of Queensland centre Robert Toia and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase. Newcastle have publicly courted Young, who played on the right wing in their 2023 finals campaign, and the Roosters are open to a release. There is a possibility Young plays against the Knights on Saturday, and for them next weekend, with Robinson saying he expected clarification on the Englishman's future in a matter of days. O'Brien said he'd wait until after the game to contact Young. "If it happens that he's wearing our colours on Sunday morning - well, that'll be fantastic, but we're not there yet," O'Brien said. Off-contract halfback Jackson Hastings will have a chance to remind Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien of his talent when he plays against the Sydney Roosters. O'Brien is well aware out-of-favour Hastings will be out to push his case when he lines up for his first NRL game this year at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. The 29-year-old's career at the Knights had looked finished, having gone unsighted at NRL level since last July. He couldn't convince O'Brien for a crack into the first grade side even as Newcastle struggled with seven losses from eight games between March and May. Now more than halfway through the 27-round season, O'Brien has finally called upon Hastings out of necessity. The Knights had few options, with Kalyn Ponga away on State of Origin duty, Tyson Gamble (thumb) out injured and Will Pryce released to the English Super League in March. Newcastle also lost star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) on Friday. "There's a few guys in that situation and I have empathy for them," O'Brien said of Hastings being off contract. "Having an uncertain future is always a worry, but the only thing you control is your performance and that will give you your best chance. "It's a credit to Jackson. The injuries have presented an opportunity for him, and I can't fault him. "I knew that we'd get that from Jackson too, when you saw how genuine his celebration of the win last week was. "He probably could sense that there might be an opportunity." Hastings will partner Jack Cogger in the halves, while newly re-signed Fletcher Hunt replaces injured Sharpe at fullback. Kyle McCarthy joins the outside backs at centre. "It's similar in style as well as looks. They're cloned," O'Brien said of the two Fletchers. "The looks, the country type, casual nature and then putting themselves in the frame like you saw with the kick last week. "Both of those guys just have a great knack for putting themselves in a position to make something happen." Newcastle's meeting with the Roosters comes amid speculation surrounding Dom Young's playing future. Tricolours coach Trent Robinson said Young could "possibly" be playing his final Roosters game against the Knights, who are plotting to bring the winger back to the Hunter before the June 30 transfer deadline. Young has fallen out of favour at the Roosters this season following the rapid rise of Queensland centre Robert Toia and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase. Newcastle have publicly courted Young, who played on the right wing in their 2023 finals campaign, and the Roosters are open to a release. There is a possibility Young plays against the Knights on Saturday, and for them next weekend, with Robinson saying he expected clarification on the Englishman's future in a matter of days. O'Brien said he'd wait until after the game to contact Young. "If it happens that he's wearing our colours on Sunday morning - well, that'll be fantastic, but we're not there yet," O'Brien said.
The Advertiser
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- The Advertiser
Depth test for Cowboys, Dolphins with key losses
The depth of North Queensland and the Dolphins will be tested, with suspension, injury and State of Origin cutting a swathe through the ranks of both teams. The Cowboys welcome back inspirational forward Jason Taumalolo and Queensland winger Murray Taulagi for their home clash with the Dolphins on Saturday night. The Cowboys have lost Reece Robson, Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai to Origin, while John Bateman and Viliame Vailea are suspended. The Dolphins have been smashed by long-term injuries to key forwards Tom Gilbert, Max Plath and Daniel Saifiti, but have still found a way to ninth place on the ladder, just one point behind the Cowboys. They will also be without Maroons outside back Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. Cowboys coach Todd Payten has given a debut to 19-year-old front-rower Kaiden Lahrs, son of former Test and Origin prop Tom Learoyd-Lahrs. Cowboys prop Jordan McLean played alongside Tom at Melbourne and will now line up with his son in a rare double. "Kaiden has been around the game since he was a kid. He has worked really hard off the back of a couple of shoulder reconstructions," Payten said. "I have a high opinion of him and he has come a long way. He has a short stint in him of fire and brimstone. Just run hard and tackle hard, keep moving and enjoy the occasion." The return of Taumalolo and Taulagi has lifted the Cowboys. "There is energy amongst the group and everyone is super-keen to give it our best shot, and it is good to have those two back and certainly some experience," Payten said. "We have missed Jase's go-forward and punch through the middle and Muz with his talk and connection on the edge." Meanwhile, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf said lock Plath would see a specialist about a suspected ruptured ACL in last week's win over St George Illawarra. "Even though Max hasn't seen a specialist we are prepared for the worst," Woolf said. "If there is something that's better that'd be great, but I don't think it'll be the case. "It gives other guys opportunities. "(Forwards) like Kurt Donoghoe, Oryn Keeley and Connelly (Lemuelu) are getting to play more of a role and growing in their roles. "We don't want to lose good players, but I love the way the other guys are taking their opportunities with both hands." Versatile Donoghoe did a great job at lock last week and will again be given the chance to wear the No.13 jersey. "He's a guy that I trust enormously," Woolf said. "We know the effort he'll put in every week. He can play multiple positions. "He will play nine and 13 for us going forward and is a guy that keeps delivering." Keeley is another young gun to start making his mark in the back row. "Last year he was playing Queensland Cup and playing in a successful Norths team. He looked a bit too good for that competition," Woolf said. "He looked ready to play NRL but had a disrupted pre-season with a broken foot. "He's a lot more prepared now and has some tough games under his belt. "I love the enthusiasm and the way he's gone about his opportunity." The depth of North Queensland and the Dolphins will be tested, with suspension, injury and State of Origin cutting a swathe through the ranks of both teams. The Cowboys welcome back inspirational forward Jason Taumalolo and Queensland winger Murray Taulagi for their home clash with the Dolphins on Saturday night. The Cowboys have lost Reece Robson, Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai to Origin, while John Bateman and Viliame Vailea are suspended. The Dolphins have been smashed by long-term injuries to key forwards Tom Gilbert, Max Plath and Daniel Saifiti, but have still found a way to ninth place on the ladder, just one point behind the Cowboys. They will also be without Maroons outside back Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. Cowboys coach Todd Payten has given a debut to 19-year-old front-rower Kaiden Lahrs, son of former Test and Origin prop Tom Learoyd-Lahrs. Cowboys prop Jordan McLean played alongside Tom at Melbourne and will now line up with his son in a rare double. "Kaiden has been around the game since he was a kid. He has worked really hard off the back of a couple of shoulder reconstructions," Payten said. "I have a high opinion of him and he has come a long way. He has a short stint in him of fire and brimstone. Just run hard and tackle hard, keep moving and enjoy the occasion." The return of Taumalolo and Taulagi has lifted the Cowboys. "There is energy amongst the group and everyone is super-keen to give it our best shot, and it is good to have those two back and certainly some experience," Payten said. "We have missed Jase's go-forward and punch through the middle and Muz with his talk and connection on the edge." Meanwhile, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf said lock Plath would see a specialist about a suspected ruptured ACL in last week's win over St George Illawarra. "Even though Max hasn't seen a specialist we are prepared for the worst," Woolf said. "If there is something that's better that'd be great, but I don't think it'll be the case. "It gives other guys opportunities. "(Forwards) like Kurt Donoghoe, Oryn Keeley and Connelly (Lemuelu) are getting to play more of a role and growing in their roles. "We don't want to lose good players, but I love the way the other guys are taking their opportunities with both hands." Versatile Donoghoe did a great job at lock last week and will again be given the chance to wear the No.13 jersey. "He's a guy that I trust enormously," Woolf said. "We know the effort he'll put in every week. He can play multiple positions. "He will play nine and 13 for us going forward and is a guy that keeps delivering." Keeley is another young gun to start making his mark in the back row. "Last year he was playing Queensland Cup and playing in a successful Norths team. He looked a bit too good for that competition," Woolf said. "He looked ready to play NRL but had a disrupted pre-season with a broken foot. "He's a lot more prepared now and has some tough games under his belt. "I love the enthusiasm and the way he's gone about his opportunity." The depth of North Queensland and the Dolphins will be tested, with suspension, injury and State of Origin cutting a swathe through the ranks of both teams. The Cowboys welcome back inspirational forward Jason Taumalolo and Queensland winger Murray Taulagi for their home clash with the Dolphins on Saturday night. The Cowboys have lost Reece Robson, Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai to Origin, while John Bateman and Viliame Vailea are suspended. The Dolphins have been smashed by long-term injuries to key forwards Tom Gilbert, Max Plath and Daniel Saifiti, but have still found a way to ninth place on the ladder, just one point behind the Cowboys. They will also be without Maroons outside back Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. Cowboys coach Todd Payten has given a debut to 19-year-old front-rower Kaiden Lahrs, son of former Test and Origin prop Tom Learoyd-Lahrs. Cowboys prop Jordan McLean played alongside Tom at Melbourne and will now line up with his son in a rare double. "Kaiden has been around the game since he was a kid. He has worked really hard off the back of a couple of shoulder reconstructions," Payten said. "I have a high opinion of him and he has come a long way. He has a short stint in him of fire and brimstone. Just run hard and tackle hard, keep moving and enjoy the occasion." The return of Taumalolo and Taulagi has lifted the Cowboys. "There is energy amongst the group and everyone is super-keen to give it our best shot, and it is good to have those two back and certainly some experience," Payten said. "We have missed Jase's go-forward and punch through the middle and Muz with his talk and connection on the edge." Meanwhile, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf said lock Plath would see a specialist about a suspected ruptured ACL in last week's win over St George Illawarra. "Even though Max hasn't seen a specialist we are prepared for the worst," Woolf said. "If there is something that's better that'd be great, but I don't think it'll be the case. "It gives other guys opportunities. "(Forwards) like Kurt Donoghoe, Oryn Keeley and Connelly (Lemuelu) are getting to play more of a role and growing in their roles. "We don't want to lose good players, but I love the way the other guys are taking their opportunities with both hands." Versatile Donoghoe did a great job at lock last week and will again be given the chance to wear the No.13 jersey. "He's a guy that I trust enormously," Woolf said. "We know the effort he'll put in every week. He can play multiple positions. "He will play nine and 13 for us going forward and is a guy that keeps delivering." Keeley is another young gun to start making his mark in the back row. "Last year he was playing Queensland Cup and playing in a successful Norths team. He looked a bit too good for that competition," Woolf said. "He looked ready to play NRL but had a disrupted pre-season with a broken foot. "He's a lot more prepared now and has some tough games under his belt. "I love the enthusiasm and the way he's gone about his opportunity."
