Champions Trophy, Alex Carey Catch, Australia against England Scorecard, Video, Highlights

Alex Carey did not wear the gloves at the Australia’s Champions Trophy Opener against England in Lahore, but that did not prevent him from packing an absolute blind in the outer field.

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After the Australian captain Steve Smith had won the throw and first decided in the Gaddafi Stadium, England started with 12 runs from the opening, including six seats, from Opener Phil Salt over mid-wrinkle.

The following tried to hit the Australian Seamer Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Dwarshuis, for another border, but Carey ran from mid-on and crushed to the right, plucking a one-hand chance behind his head.

It was an former candidate to catch the tournament, together with Glenn Phillips’ diving efforts in Karachi on Wednesday.

Carey was the first captain of the GWS Giants, and the football background of the South Australian was obvious during the wonderful sportiness.

“This is an incredible catch,” said former English captain Michael Atherton in comment.

“Carey, whom we usually see behind the stumps with the gloves, had to push to the right and made a pretty superlative catch in the middle of.”

Former Australian cricket player Mel Jones continued: “If he ever wanted to keep back, he might not be able to do it if he keeps catching.”

Carey rated another hook in the middle of the sixth side to send England Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for 15, but it was a considerably easier chance.

The 33-year-old Wicketkeeper was selected as a specialist for ODI on Saturday, with Josh Inglis standing behind the stumps for Australia.