“Although the trip has been challenging, I never lost my heart while competing at the top level of athletics.”
The MCG’s third day saw Alex Carey emerge as Australia’s hero after scoring his first Test century just before the hosts declared on Wednesday afternoon with a score of 8-575.
The very next ball, though, Nortje struck him with a low full toss that ricocheted off his pads and onto the stumps, dismissing the left-hander, who sheepishly made his way back to the pavilion. Given that day two’s play was controlled by the bat, the hosts had lost 3-5 in six deliveries, which was a stunning turn of events. Before leaving for 25, Nathan Lyon played a fun cameo with the bat and brought Cameron Green, who was hurt, to the crease.
Carey accelerated at the other end, slamming the drained Proteas speed attack to every part of the storied arena while Green cautiously probed and defended at one end. With a cut shot past the covers, the South Australian scored his first century in a Test match, becoming the seventh wicketkeeper among Australian men to do so.“This one is particularly exceptional; it’s obviously a significant occasion. But it’s also fantastic to support the Australian cricket team in their quest for victory.
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