DTVHINDINZ vs AUS 2024: Was Neil Wagner forced to retire from international cricket? Ross Taylor gave a shocking statement
Neil Wagner entered the field as a substitute fielder during the first test. Ross Taylor and Neil Wagner. (Image Source: Getty Images) Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has made a shocking claim that fast bowler Neil WagnerNeil Wagner) was forced to retire from international cricket. Ross Taylor has also expressed fear of a bad atmosphere in the New Zealand cricket team. Let us tell you, 37-year-old Neil Wagner said goodbye to international cricket last week when he was told that he would not be selected in the playing eleven in the ongoing two-match Test series against Australia. Wagner announced his retirement in an emotional press conference before the first Test. However, Wagner entered the field as a substitute fielder during the first Test. Neil Wagner’s presence would have made a big difference: Ross Taylor Meanwhile, Aaron Finch said on ESPN’s Around the Wicket podcast: “I couldn’t believe Neil Wagner was not in the playing XI. Because he would have at least scared Josh Hazlewood. He might have even stopped Cameron Green from scoring this week. “It was a really interesting call.” On which Ross Taylor agreed with Aaron Finch and said that Wagner’s presence would have made a big difference, as Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood snatched the match from New Zealand by adding 116 runs for the last wicket. Ross Taylor said on ESPN’s Around the Wicket podcast: “His experience would have been very useful and you heard Pat Cummins talking about the plans they had prepared for him. Experience matters a lot, but no, I agree with Finchi. “He made himself available.” I don’t think if Wagner had been there, he would have got a 100-run partnership. I think it’s all starting to make sense a little bit now. There is no sugarcoating it. I think he has taken retirement by force or compulsion. If you listen to Wagner’s press conference, he was considering retiring, but it was after this last Test match. So, He made Himself available. And to see him not being selected… I think you need to plan for the future, but in this situation against Australia I can’t think of anyone other than Neil. I am sure the Australian batsmen are sleeping peacefully knowing that he is not in the team.”
NZ vs AUS: Neil Wagner may return in Christchurch test match, Tim Southee hints
The second match of the Test series between New Zealand and Australia will be played in Christchurch from March 8. Neil Wagner (Image Credit- Twitter X) A two-match Test series is currently being played between New Zealand and Australia. So in the first match of this series held in Wellington, the Kangaroos defeated the host team by a huge margin of 172 runs. The second match of the series will now be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch from 8 March. So, before the start of this match, New Zealand captain Tim Southee has given a big statement and indicated that Neil Wagner can be seen making a comeback in the match. Who has announced retirement after his name appeared in the playing eleven of the first match. It is noteworthy that in the second innings of the first match in Wellington, young New Zealand player Will O’Rourke had a hamstring problem, after which he had to leave the field. However, the situation is not yet clear whether he is completely fit or not. But if he is not fit, then Wagner can definitely be seen playing in the second Test match against Australia starting from March 8 in Christchurch. Tim Southee gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the defeat against Australia in Wellington, Kiwi captain Tim Southee said – We have not talked much about this yet. But we’ll see what the situation is with Will (O’Rourke). The physio has not yet given any time regarding its update and how bad it is. We will see how Will’s condition is in the next few days. I’m sure we’ll have an update within the next 24 hours. Saudi further said – We will have to move forward clearly in the upcoming match and decide who will play in the team and what role he will play. We see him (Neil Wagner) playing in Christchurch. He had a wonderful welcome here last week. Some of his moments were seen on the field. In fact, he has been a fan favorite for a long time.
NZ vs AUS: Despite retirement, Neil Wagner was seen fielding, video won over cricket fans
Basin Reserve echoed with thunderous applause as Neil Wagner entered the field Neil Wagner New Zealand’s experienced fast bowler neil wagner (Neil Wagner) recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. He will say goodbye to Test cricket after the series against Australia. He also cried bitterly while announcing his retirement in the press conference, the video of which went viral on social media. Now, despite retirement, he was seen fielding in the field. In fact, on the first day of the first Test match being played between Australia and New Zealand in Wellington, the veteran bowler entered the field as a substitute fielder. During this, the audience welcomed him warmly with thunderous applause. Wagner entered the field during the 69th over. Let us tell you that Neil Wagner was included in the team for the series against Australia, but it was told that he will not be in the playing eleven. After this he announced his retirement. Wagner is still part of the team for the first Test match. In such a situation, during the 69th over on the first day of the Wellington Test, he came to the field to field as a substitute fielder. Kiwi fans got excited after seeing him in the field and Basin Reserve echoed with thunderous applause. Fans were showering their love on him with cutouts and banners. Watch video here pic.twitter.com/HrjVRXFuYG — Grahman (@Grahman326048) February 29, 2024 Neil Wagner represented the Kiwi team in 64 test matches and took a total of 260 wickets. This also includes 5 wicket hauls 9 times. 7 wickets for 39 runs are his best bowling figures. Talking about the first Test, on the first day New Zealand restricted Australia to 279/9 at stumps. Matt Henry led the bowling attack and took four wickets. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is present at the crease after scoring 103 runs. He completed his second Test century by hitting three fours in the last over of the day.
