Twitter Reactions: Josh Hazlewood abuses the third umpire

Australia were trying hard to get a breakthrough, the partnership between Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson was starting to look dangerous and was probably the toughest roadblock on Australia’s way to cleaning up the Kiwis. Smith had his fast bowlers in the attack to get him that wicket. Josh Hazlewood who is the most experienced among the pacers in the team was bowling well, he ran in hard and bowled a peach of a delivery to Williamson. An inswinging Yorker and it immediately looked like he had his man. But the umpire, Ranmore Martinesz thought otherwise and ruled it not out. Smith was spontaneous in referring the decision.

The third umpire Richard Illingworth checked the hot spot and one reply showed the bat had a faint edge towards the bottom and he thought it hit the ball and asked the on-field umpire Ranmore to stay with his original decision. Replays were also shown on the big screen and the Australian team looked certain it was out, but when the umpire dismissed their referral Smith and Hazlewood in particular looked furious and charged towards Ranmore seeking an explanation while also saying that they thought the bat hit Williamson’s boot and not the ball.

Hazlewood went a little too far in saying, “Who the f*** is the third umpire?” as he crossed he stumps and was clearly caught on the stump microphone.

After the end of day’s play, he was sanctioned by the match referee for his behavior and he accepted it. Hazlewood was pleaded guilty for dissent by the International Cricket Council (ICC) while the penalty will be decided later tonight.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the incident:

@Dorries_cmail get a grip mate! I'm sure a bit of emotion in the game isn't harmful. All teams show it in their own way #competativesport

— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) February 23, 2016

It's time for the stump mikes to be turned off. Sure, we have all said a swear word when frustrated #NZvAUS #turnstumpmikeoff #notperfect

— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) February 23, 2016

Couple of yellow cards could have been shown there…

— Iain O'Brien (@iainobrien) February 22, 2016

The behavior of the Australian players and the language used just now towards the umpire was reprehensible. Nothing less.

— ian bishop (@irbishi) February 22, 2016

It would appear it bounced…

So, move on.

Naughty boys! https://t.co/awnvEFwPRu

— Iain O'Brien (@iainobrien) February 22, 2016

Ordinary behaviour from Aussie cricketers in NZ – they carry on like spoiled brats when they don't get what they want

— Ben Dorries (@bendorries76) February 22, 2016

You'd like to think if the Australians had their time again they would've reacted very differently to the DRS decision just before lunch.

— Adam White (@White_Adam) February 22, 2016

If they got hot spot call correct, Smith could have caught Williamson but opted for the big appeal instead. #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/0YK8sAjpmO

— Sam Landsberger (@SamLandsberger) February 22, 2016

#Cricket Hazlewood, Smith in umpiring controversy: Josh Hazlewood has pleaded guilty to breaching the ICC's Code of Conduct after sho…

— wisdom stories (@imwisdomstories) February 23, 2016

BREAKING: Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood admits to charge of dissent following day four of second Test against New Zealand. #SSNHQ

— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) February 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/701958101440794624

Josh Hazlewood was so upset that he was channeling classic 90's ads. #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/wJk8T1VaqT

— Bleacher Report AUS (@BR_Aus) February 23, 2016

@MitchJohnson398 we arent allowed to show frustration or disappointment or over celebrate for that matter. #cantwin https://t.co/t8ZaE7AJW5

— Mitch Starc (@mstarc56) February 23, 2016

More about the incident along with video – Smith, Hazlewood get involved in an ugly confrontation with the umpire