Jayden Seales in trouble, could face a ban after aggressive send-offs to Aussies in 3rd Test
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Hemispheres might differ, but the drama remains the same amid intense Test action. India and England are playing a highly anticipated Test series with sheer competitiveness between the two sides, though that is not the case for another red-ball series being played simultaneously between Australia and the West Indies.
The series has been very low scoring, with not even a single hundred in the series despite the end of two matches, quite contrasting to the English series, where there has been a flurry of hundreds in every match. But not scoring runs has not kept the Australia vs West Indies tests away from controversies.
Jayden Seales, the Windies pacer, was subjected to a sanction and fine earlier this series for giving Pat Cummins a fiery send-off after having dismissed the batter. This time around, as well, the bowler has repeated such an act.
Jayden Seales again on the radar for sanctions after another animated response to a wicket
Australian legend Steve Smith made his comeback to the longest format in the second Test of the series after missing out on the first match due to an injury to his finger. The batter played a crucial role in Australia's win in the second Test.
This time around, as Shamar Joseph dismissed Steve Smith before his half-century, Jayden Seales was seen with uncontrollable emotions as he leaped in front of the Australian great and celebrated, probably mocking him after the dismissal.
The umpires pulled him aside immediately for a chat and clearly instructed him not to repeat such an audacious act again. However, the 23-year-old was not the one who was going to quit his attitude this soon.
Jayden Seales' clarification of 'no send-offs'
After the Steve Smith incident, another such incident took place, where Jayden Seales himself dismissed Mitchell Starc for a duck. After the dismissal, he pointed his fingers towards the dressing room, as if showing the batter his actual place.
He has already been fined 15% of his match fees and handed demerit points for his send-off to Pat Cummins back during the first Test. Now speaking after stumps, Seales was adamant about the fact that the finger he pointed was towards one of his team members and not any kind of send-off.
“No send-off, that was pointed directly towards Alzarri. We had a conversation before the delivery. No send-offs,” said Jayden Seales.
“I’m not planning to get any fines or push the limits with the umpires anymore, so definitely not crossing that line.” added the 23-year-old quick.
Australia advance into the third Test with a 2-0 advantage
The Australians have an early advantage in the series; rather, they have won the 3-match Test series; however, considering the top spot on the WTC points table, they would look to continue their dominating form and not lose a game at the Sabina Park as well.
With Steve Smith's return and Australia playing with an all-pace attack after Scott Boland was named in place of Nathan Lyon for the final test, they have an advantage, but with the least amount of runs being scored, these matches have been open-ended till the final delivery.
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