Swashbuckling Australian Opener David Warner received a belated Christmas Day gift on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday. On 99, he top-edged a delivery from England debutant Tom Curran to mid-on. Warner was making his way back to the pavillion when replays showed a no-ball for overstepping by Curran and much to the delight of the Boxing Day crowd at the MCG, Warner was recalled.
On the very next ball, the left-hander took a single and let out a massive roar as he completed his 21st Test century to put the hosts in the driving seat.
However, Warner didn’t stay at the crease for much longer after his let-off, as he was caught behind off James Anderson for 103. He faced 151 balls and hit 13 fours and a six off Moeen Ali in the over before lunch. It was also Anderson’s 100th Ashes wicket.
