Richard Illingworth News

As Cummins appealed for a caught behind, the on-field umpire initially dismissed the appeal, only to face a challenge from Cummins, who opted for a review.

After third umpire Richard Illingworth did not make it to his chair by the time 2nd session started of Day 2 of 2nd PAK vs AUS Test, it was learnt that he was still stuck in the stadium lift.

In response to the charge, Sri Lanka's captain, Dasun Shanaka, pleaded guilty to the offense.

Virat Kohli was batting well on 44 before a Matthew Kuhnemann delivery struck him on the pads. The umpire raised his figer after which Kohli took a review. There was not a clear evidence to see whether the ball had hit the pads first but Kohli was still given out.

Elated with his achievements in 2019 and the ICC award, Ben Stokes said, "It is quite flattering to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year." Pat Cummins's 59 wickets in 12 Test matches during the voting period ensured he finished the year as the top-ranked bowler in the ICC Test Player Rankings.

This already difficult task has become more complicated in an era where bowlers` end umpires, in fear of being hit by a hard-hit shot, stand further back from the crease than ever before.

Hazlewood saw his temper flaring high after a lbw appeal for the wicket of Kane Williamson was turned down. 

Hazlewood and Smith are likely to come under scrutiny from the match referee Chris Broad.

Kiwi skipper Brendon McCullum was seen having a chat with Illingworth when the day's play ended.