Sam Billings’ “Crazy Catch” in the third Test between England and New Zealand. Sam Billings, who came on as a Covid replacement for Ben Foakes on Sunday. Grabbed an edge off Jack Leach that had become lodged between his legs.
England had very little going for them in Test cricket in recent years. But a change in leadership has seen their fortunes improve. With the appointment of Brendon McCullum as head coach and Ben Stokes as Test captain. Things appear to be turning around for England. Their new style of cricket widely praise, and the results have been favorable. Lady Luck appears to be on the English side as well, as evidenced on Day 4 of the third and final Test at Headingley, Leeds.
Moreover, During New Zealand’s second innings. Neil Wagner dismissin an unusual manner when replacement wicketkeeper Sam Billings. Who had only taken the field on Sunday as a Covid replacement for Ben Foakes, grabbed an edge off Jack Leach that had lodged between his legs.
The ball took a thick edge and bounced off Billings’ body, fortunately lodged itself between his knees.
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Watch: On Day 4 of the third Test between England and New Zealand, Sam Billings made a “crazy catch” to dismiss Neil Wagner.
Billings was brought in to replace Ben Foakes, who tested positive for COVID-19.
After complaining of a stiff back, Foakes did not take the field on Saturday’s third afternoon at Headingley, but later returned a positive test after a check at the team hotel.
Billings was also brought in to replace Ben Foakes, who tested positive for COVID-19.
After complaining of a stiff back, Foakes did not take the field on Saturday’s third afternoon at Headingley, but later returned a positive test after a check at the team hotel.
Jonny Bairstow, who has spent much of his Test career keeping wickets, deputised behind the stumps during New Zealand’s second innings, but Billings, who made his Test debut in the final match of Australia’s Ashes series loss, was drafted in to take over for the remainder of the match.
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