Matt Renshaw scored 36 runs before retiring hurt © AFP
After giving Australia a solid opening partnership, both David Warner and Matt Renshaw walked off almost together. Warner was bowled by Umesh Yadav in his first over, but Renshaw walked off before another ball was bowled. Australia team management confirmed he had to “retire hurt” with an “upset stomach”.
As soon as Warner played on to end the opening stand at 82 in the 28th over, Renshaw went straight to the umpires for a conversation. Captain Steven Smith walked out to bat at No. 3 only to see Renshaw charging towards him. The two had a chat, and it seemed Renshaw wanted to walk off immediately.
A bit of confusion and hand signals followed with Renshaw walking back towards the square and then lodging himself at the edge of the boundary. He was then asked to wait, presumably because the next man Shaun Marsh was not ready. There was apparent confusion as to whether Renshaw would be asked to play out the over and then go off.
Eventually, after about five minutes since Warner’s stumps were pegged back, Renshaw charged up the stairs and Marsh came out to bat. Renshaw’s illness was fair grounds for retiring, and he can come back to bat any time in the innings but either at the fall of a wicket or if another batsman retires.
Sidharth Monga is an assistant editor at ESPNcricinfo
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Source: ESPN Crickinfo