Australia vs South Africa: David Warner retires in pain after making 200 runs in 100th Test as Porteas struggle
FirstpostOn a scorching day, Australia were 386/3 at stumps on Day 2 of the second Test, leading by 197 after the Proteas were dismissed in their first innings for 189. Melbourne: Opener David Warner battled through searing heat to hit an epic unbeaten 200 in his 100th Test on Tuesday before retiring in pain as Australia consolidated their advantage against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But worryingly for Australia, Cameron Green, who took 5-27 in South Africa’s first innings, also retired hurt after a nasty rap on the finger from Anrich Nortje. December 27, 2022 Smith and Warner’s 239-run partnership took the game further away from South Africa, whose bowlers toiled in temperatures touching 37 degrees Celsius. Attacking Australia resumed on 45-1, having lost Usman Khawaja late Monday after taking charge of the opening day, with Green’s heroics helping dismiss the visitors for under 200 again.