New Zealand wicket-keeper batsman BJ Watling might be playing his final Test match in the ongoing WTC 2021 Final, but there has been no shortage of intent or hard work from the Kiwi stumper.
He had announced his retirement from international cricket before the England tour began.
He might get to have a fairytale ending to his New Zealand career as they require just 139 runs to win the Test and lift the World Test Championship mace. Indian team was dismissed for 170 in their second innings thanks to Tim Southee’s 4/48 and Trent Boult’s 3/39.
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Meanwhile, it was discovered that Watling showed great courage in his final outing in New Zealand jersey, as he kept wickets in the India second innings despite dislocating a finger while attempting to collect a throw on Day 6 of the World Test Championship final at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
Watling received treatment to his finger immediately after damaging it as he leapt to collect a throw from New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in a runout attempt.
New Zealand Cricket said the wicket-keeper received medical treatment at lunch break before returning to the field in the second session.
This led to a legion of cricket fans hailing BJ Watling for his courage and determination to do his best even in his final Test match for his team and lauded him on Twitter.
Here are some tweets:
