Twitter Reactions: Australian team accused of not playing with the right spirit

Twitter Reactions: Australian team accused of not playing with the right spirit: Australia are playing New Zealand at home in the Test series and at the moment are in more control of the proceedings. Though the second match at the WACA looks set for a draw they will continue to have a lead in the series. But all is not going well for the Australian team as they are accused of not playing with the best of cricketing spirits.

The incident being discussed is when New Zealander Ross Taylor was dismissed by off-spinner Nathan Lyon on 290 and the Kiwi batsman walked back after playing a splendid innings. It is so often rather a regular practice that we see the opposition fielders walk to the batsmen and congratulate them for the knock they managed to play despite the pain they face due to it and that is what the ‘spirit of cricket’ is and is one of the reasons cricket is still termed the gentleman’s game.

Former Netherlands and Australian cricketer Dirk Nannes at Grandstand’s coverage of the 4th day at the WACA was critical and said the Aussies displayed “horrendous sportsmanship”. He was further quoted saying, “Probably the biggest disappointment of that session is that after the innings, he’s made 290, not one person from the Australian camp went and shook his hand,”

He added, “In the spirit of the way this game has been played, and the game before, with the exception of that one incident with Mitchell Starc, I can’t help but be disappointed that nobody went out to him and shook his hand.”

The world noticed and criticized Steve Smith & Co. on Twitter, here are the Twitter Reactions:

So typical of the Aussies to not even acknowledge let alone shake the man @RossLTaylor hand! ? #SoRude #SekiAOeTaylor ??

— Sadie Merina ?? (@sadeznai) November 16, 2015

"Not one person from the Australian camp went and shook his hand": Dirk Nannes #AUSvNZ

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 16, 2015

poor sportsmanship from @CricketAus he deserved a handshake atleast Ross taylor

— Nouman Khan (@knoman1) November 16, 2015

Haha the Australian cricket team are a disgrace. Show some respect, it's not that hard you know!

— Mesloot Hözil (@MeslootHozil) November 16, 2015

Hard cricket and sportsmanship aren't mutually exclusive #DirkNannes

— MJones (@mitchjones1981) November 16, 2015

Meanwhile in the first innings… #Trolling #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/QrseVGQ911

— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) November 16, 2015

The australian cricket team are disgusting. Their attitude to the sport is shocking. Wankers.

— RwC (@SilverSlogger81) November 15, 2015

Ross Taylor you are amazing 260 runs.The Australian Cricket should be ASHAMED and no excuses acceptable.Congratulations.

— Carol (@Prudence354) November 16, 2015

https://twitter.com/Dealy84/status/666130251685101569

Classic Aussies refusing to shake Ross Taylor's hand after 290. Is there a more disgraceful sports team on the planet? @TomHilton6

— Simon Downes (@SiDownUnder) November 16, 2015

Would have thought 290 was worth at least one handshake from an opponent.
But that would be un-Australian.#austvnz

— Greg Baum (@GregBaum) November 16, 2015

Australian cricket team fail in the sportsmanship department…. Again. What happened to this being a "Gentleman's game"?! #disgrace

— Anoj Joseph (@Anoj96) November 16, 2015

Sportsmanship is foreign to Australian cricketers #arrogance #NZvAUS

— Duncan Johnstone (@djohnstoneffx) November 16, 2015

Disgusted although not surprised with Australian teams lack of sportsmanship failing to acknowledge Taylor today

— Michael Goldstein (@Pure_Golf) November 16, 2015

https://twitter.com/52_Shepherd_St/status/666170549345763332

Couldn't agree more @dirknannes @abcgrandstand #fairplay #humilty #sportsmanship #playhardplayfair

— Tom Oliver (@Tomalexoliver) November 16, 2015

I'm still delighting in the Rousey loss over the weekend. Should have touched gloves sweetheart.

Poor sportsmanship, long reign Holm!

— Beep bo beep ? (@osx_ail) November 16, 2015

Totally understand aussies not shaking hands with Ross Taylor after that epic knock. It's extremely un-australian to show sportsmanship.

— SAMPATH (@trueindiangrit) November 16, 2015