Post India’s disastrous drubbing at the hands of Australia in the tenth One-Day International of the CB Series, Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has come out defending his act on the field that led to Sachin Tendulkar’s controversial run-out.
The Aussie pacer tweeted on the micro-blogging site just a couple of hours after his team cruised through the finals.
“Great win by the Aussies, Boys are very excited. Just for the record I would never block the great man Sachin on purpose when is running”, posted the 34-year-old cricketer on Twitter.
After an 'obstructing the field' appeal against David Hussey was turned down during Australia's innings earlier in the day, the run out of Sachin Tendulkar (14) became quite dramatic during India's chase.
he action unfolded after the final delivery of the Indian innings' seventh over, being bowled by Brett Lee.
Gautam Gambhir called for a single to which Tendulkar responded only to be run out by David Warner. The twist in the tale was Lee's presence in Tendulkar's way while the Indian was sprinting towards the crease.
Lee ran across the pitch towards the ball and then stopped to observe as Warner ran in from point and sent down a direct hit.
Tendulkar threw his arms up in frustration when the ball hit the stumps, making it clear that he wasn't happy with Lee blocking his way but umpires Simon Taufel (at square leg) and Billy Bowden ruled against the batsman after some deliberation.
Lee, who was fielding at the boundary after the over, was seen having an animated chat with Indian batsman Rohit Sharma though it was not known what the two players were talking and smiling about.
Source : Internet
