Everyone was amazed when they saw the South African fielding coach, Wandile Gwavu mid-play during the 36th over at short fine leg. Senuran Muthusamy was bowling to Kane Williamson during the same over. Williamson chopped it over the top but could not manage to take any run.
South African fielding coach Wandile Gwavu is currently fielding in the match vs New Zealand.#NZvSA #SAvNZ pic.twitter.com/E0OWQkVWDy
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Before the Champions Trophy, a Tri-Nation ODI Series is being played between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. On Monday (10 February), fans were stunned when Wandile Gwavu, the South African cricket team’s fielding coach, came onto the field to field.
Previous Examples When Coaches Took To The Field
In cricket, a team can replace an injured or incapacitated player, with the replacement expected to have similar capabilities. The match referee may place restrictions on the replacement, such as prohibiting them from bowling. During a Big Bash League match, Sydney Thunder’s assistant coach Daniel Christian stepped in as a replacement player. Despite being a coach, he performed effectively, batting and taking a wicket, helping his team score 173 for eight in 20 overs.
The first match of the Tri-Nation ODI Series was played on 8 February between Pakistan and New Zealand, in which New Zealand handed a comprehensive defeat to the host team.
