The final day of the first Test had already been frustrating for New Zealand at the Hagley Oval. They had used all three of their reviews without success, and the pressure kept building as the West Indies refused to give up in the three-match Test series opener in Christchurch.
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Tom Latham’s remark instantly raised eyebrows, and now fans are wondering whether the New Zealand captain could face action for his language towards the official.
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What says the ICC Rules?
The seasoned batter Tom Latham’s actions against Wharf fall under Level 1 and Level 2 of 2.8 Article of the ICC Code of Conduct, showing ‘dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.’
Level 2 covers serious dissent, charging umpires, or insulting language. If the player is found guilty, he can be fined 50% or 100% of his match fees and may also face a suspension of one Test match or two ODIs.
West Indies fall just short of record fourth-innings chase as they draw Christchurch Test
While Latham’s outburst at the umpire grabbed attention, the real story of the day belonged to the West Indies. Their fight on the final day was simply sensational. Justin Greaves played the innings of his life, scoring an incredible 202 not out in the fourth innings of a Test match.
Greaves and Roach completely shut New Zealand out of the game after lunch, as the hosts couldn’t pick up a single wicket. By the end of the final day, the West Indies finished on 457 for 6 in 163.3 overs, falling just 74 runs short of the highest successful chase in Test history.
Their total now sits as one of the biggest fourth-innings scores ever made in five-day Test cricket. Only England’s massive 654 during the 1939 Timeless Test is higher. The West Indies also still hold the record for the highest successful chase, and that was the famous 418 against Australia in 2003.
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