The Spidercam at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Proteas sprinter Anrich Nortje was on the receiving end of an unexpected on-field collision when he was struck by Spidercam on the second day of the second test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
The incident took place just after Nortje’s blistering post-lunch period, in which he was asking serious questions about David Warner’s temperament and technique.
As Nortje was walking back to his fielding position, the camera went too low and he was taken out. Fortunately for Nortje and South Africa, he got up without help and continued to bowl throughout the game.
Nortje, despite the blistering heat, also found time to stretch out with the fans in what used to be the old Bay 13 at the MCG, which is now part of the Great Southern Stand.
Warner ended up making 200* before retiring hurt, as Australia finished the second day on 386/3 in response to South Africa’s paltry 189.
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