The opening day of Australia vs New Zealand was full of action as a great battle between the willow and the red cherry and at the end of day’s play the Aussies were batting at 257/4. However, there was a moment in the match which made the fans remember the legendary Michael Jackson. Australian batsman Matthew Wade was the one who accidentally imitated one of Jackson’s legendary step while facing a full-length delivery. Fans were also left berserk by Wade’s creativity and expressed their opinions on social media. Australia Vs New Zealand, Live Cricket Score 2nd Test Match.
The official handle of Cricket.com.au posted a collaged picture on Twitter of Jackson’s signature step and Wade’s imitation and there was hardly any difference in the pictures. Wade, who has been in and out of the national side, would have certainly wanted to grab some attention when he came out to bat at the score of 144/3. Well, he did come into the limelight but not exactly the way he would have planned. Nevertheless, his resemblance to Michael Jackson’s step forced the netizens to draw comparisons between the two and below, we’ll look at how they reacted. Steve Smith Confronts Umpire Nigel Llong After Being Denied a Couple of Byes.
See Picture!!
Wadey, are you ok? Are you ok, Wadey?#AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/m3wobUeuB0
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2019
Hillarious!!
Wow 🔥😂🔥
— Mani 🇵🇰 (@ManiTweets14) December 26, 2019
Fans Remembering Jackson!!
Dangerous!! 🕺🕺
— Nikhil Rapolu (@rapolu_nikhil) December 26, 2019
Wadey! All The Way!!
Michael Jackson who?
This time for Wadey😎
— Irfan Shani (@ixhani92) December 26, 2019
New Name!!
Matthew Jackson 😃
— Mirja Hani (@hani_mirja) December 26, 2019
In front of Stumps This Time!!
Nice, gary.
— Sahid Mastan Pasha (@pashasm23) December 26, 2019
Speaking of the Boxing Day Test, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first on the Melbourne deck. Trent Boult immediately made his presence by dismissing opener Joe Burns for a golden duck. Nevertheless, the pair of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith brought their innings back on track. However, at the end of day’s play both the sides looked even and would aim get the upper hand in the second day.
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