‘What A Terrible Excuse!’ Venkatesh Prasad Slams Jos Buttler For Not Appealing After Matthew Wade ‘Cheats’

The Australian team is appearing in a three-match T20I series against Jos Buttler’s England. The home series is Australia’s last international assignment before the upcoming T20 World Cup. The high-octane series is scheduled to ensure that both teams enter the marquee ICC event with a fitting preparation.

The series did not start on a pleasant note for the hosts as England managed to register a comprehensive victory in the series opener, which took place on Sunday (October 9). Australia now has no choice but to come out strong in the remaining two games, which will be must-win encounters for them.

Venkatesh Prasad slams Jos Buttler for not taking a stand:

The Australian wicket-keeper Matthew Wade is facing a lot of scrutiny from social media users after he deliberately pushed English bowler Mark Wood while he was setting in for an ariel catch. It was a ‘caught and bowled’ opportunity for the premier English pacer, which was virtually dismissed by Wade’s unfair action.

The incident happened during the series opener yesterday (Sunday). Wade did not face any consequences as the England skipper Jos Buttler showed disinterest in taking things upstairs. The Australian could have been dismissed if the English side had appealed for a rare mode of dismissal namely ‘Obstructing of field’. 

“I wasn’t sure what happened. They asked if I wanted to appeal, and I thought, ‘We’re here for a long time in Australia. It would be a risky one to go for so early in the trip,” said Jos Buttler after the game.

Meanwhile, Venkatesh Iyer, The former Indian fast bowler has now tweeted regarding the same. Prasad had some harsh words for Matthew Wade’s unfair act. He also went on to slam England skipper Jos Buttler for not raising his voice against ‘Cheating’.

“Pathetic, in one word this is Cheating, not in the spirit of the game, and Obstructing the field, and what a terrible excuse from Jos Buttler to not appeal. The sense of entitlement of these guys is unbelievable. Bullshitting about the spirit of the game when there is no spirit.” wrote Venkatesh Prasad in his latest tweet.

Here’s the official tweet of Venkatesh Prasad:

Pathetic , in one word this is Cheating, not in the spirit of the game and Obstructing the field and what a terrible excuse from Jos Buttler to not appeal. The sense of entitlement of these guys is unbelievable. Bullshitting about spirit of the game when there is no spirit. https://t.co/4WrbX7Qwb3

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) October 9, 2022

AUS vs ENG: Matthew Wade Deliberately Pushes Mark Wood While Attempting A Catch (WATCH)

Visitors England locked horns against Aaron Finch’s Australia in the first encounter of the undergoing T20I series today (Sunday). The much-anticipated opening game of the three-match series took place at the renowned Optus Stadium located in the city of Perth. 

The contest lived up to its build-up as things went down all the way to the last over of the game. Jos Buttler-led English team managed to hold their nerves in the last-over thriller and got off to a perfect start in the series, registering a remarkable victory. 

It was an all-round display from the full-strength England side. The skipper Jos Buttler, who was making his return to the team starred for the team with a knock of 68, while opening batter Alex Hales was named the player of the match for his crucial contribution of 84 runs.

Matthew Wade distracts Mark Wood during a catching opportunity:

Meanwhile, The Australia wicket-keeper Matthew Wade is being scrutinized by the netizens after he was spotted deliberately pushing English bowler Mark Wood while he was setting in for an ariel catch. It was a ‘caught and bowled’ opportunity for the premier English pacer, which was done and dusted by Wade’s skeptical action.

Surprisingly, Matthew Wade did not have to face any consequences as the England skipper Jos Buttler showed disinterest in taking things upstairs. The Australian could have been dismissed if the English side had appealed for a rare mode of dismissal namely ‘Obstructing of field’.

“I was looking at the ball and didn’t notice what exactly happened (on the possible obstruction by Wade).” said England captain Jos Buttler in the post-match presentation.

Watch the video:

Wade 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/k9Drvzfy53

— Sachin (@Sachin72342594) October 9, 2022

Matthew Wade, who is in fine form played a couple of extravagant shots during his short stay at the crease. He was eventually dismissed on the score of 21 off 15 deliveries by the marquee England pacer Sam Curran, failing to help the team cross the line.