Australia star in shock post about Old Trafford rain as England fans say ‘we’ll happily resume the second innings’
AUSTRALIA batsman Usman Khawaja was mocked by England fans after complaining about his side being penalised and fined for not bowling the required overs during the Fourth Ashes Test.
The Old Trafford Test ended in a draw after almost all of days four and five were washed out due to bad weather.
When play was stopped for the final time, England looked to be closing in on victory as they needed just five wickets to win.
Ben Stokes‘ side had amassed 592 in their first innings, compared to Australia’s 317 and 214/5.
But the drawn match favoured Australia as they retained the Ashes – before England went on to level the series 2-2 at The Oval.
The ICC have now confirmed the Aussies have been penalised 10 WTC points and fined 50 per cent of their match fee “after being found to be 10 overs short in the Fourth Test in Manchester”.
England have also been penalised three WTC points and fined 15 per cent of their match fee.
In response, Khawaja shared the information on Twitter and added: “Don’t even get the chance to bowl in the second innings at Manchester due to 2 days of rain and @ICC still issue fines and take 10 WTC points off us for slow over rates!
“That makes a lot of sense… .”
In response, England fans could not believe Khawaja was unhappy.
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One replied: “You do the crime, you do the time. No excuses. All Test-playing nations are subjected to the same rules.”
Another added: “Now who is moaning about the rain in Manchester Uz?! Painfully slow all series, cry more!”
A third said: “They spent six weeks calling us whinging poms only to go on Twitter and cry.
“Usman fella, if you’re that bothered about the two innings at Old Trafford we’ll happily resume it.”
And a fourth responded: “I reckon your job is to play cricket. Better stick to that.”