AUS vs SA 2nd Test: After being pummeled by David Warner and Steve Smith on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test, South Africa suffered an injury to worsen their day. Africa’s express pacer Anrich Nortje was the one knocked to the ground, bit by the Spider-cam on the second day of the second Test. The incident happened between two overs and thus was not broadcast on live TV. Follow AUS vs SA 2nd Test LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN.
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AUS vs SA 2nd Test: Speedster Anrich Nortje knocked down to the ground by Spider-cam at MCG: Watch Video
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South African player Anrich Nortje hit by the aerial camera at the #BoxingDayTest
Meanwhile Warner has his century & Australia only two wickets down and 2 runs away from SA’s first innings total (Warner on 115 & Smith on 39) pic.twitter.com/ZafPYIJPue
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Nortje was walking to his fielding position when the camera, suspended above the ground on wires — crashed into the shoulder, sending him tumbling to the ground. Nortje was treated on the ground by the South Africa squad’s medical team and stayed on the field as Australian batters continued to build their first innings.
Cricket Australia confirmed that Fox Sports (Official Broadcaster) had admitted it was an error by the operator. The Spider Cam was not used for the rest of the day. However, the camera will be in operation for the remaining three days of the match but with some extra safety measures.
Spidercam ‘shouldn’t be travelling head height’: Anrich Nortje
“I didn’t know what hit me, to be honest. So far so good. It just knocked the [left] shoulder and the [left] elbow. The elbow is a bit sore but otherwise seems to be okay. I’ll just monitor it and see how it goes with the [doctor]. I saw cables and then I turned around or moved my head and then I saw the camera, but I was a little bit too late. It was quite quick. It didn’t really change my mindset or anything. I tried to stay focused,” Nortje was quoted by Cricinfo.
AUS vs SA 2nd Test: Speedster Anrich Nortje knocked down to the ground by Spider-cam at MCG: Watch Video
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