Ben Duckett defends umpires’ decision to remove players from the pitch for improper behaviour,  “That’s living in England and playing cricket here.”

The fans at Kennington Oval were infuriated that they were unable to watch the action as English starter Ben Duckett justified the on-field umpires’ second and last escort of the players from the pitch with a rapid knock. Furthermore, he made it apparent that, in the end, the players were more likely to sustain injuries than the zealous followers, who would have wanted to get their money’s worth.

As the English summer delivers exciting, nail-biting cricket matches, it can also result in dull patches when the light falls below the acceptable threshold, as was the case on the first day of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka.

“In the little time they had, I believe they witnessed some really decent cricket. These are the requirements for living and playing cricket in England. We are the ones playing if it does get really dark and dangerous. It’s really easy to sit there as a supporter and want to see more cricket. I did joke that they could bowl double spinners before lunch if they so desired. There were no prerequisites for that.

At the end of the day, Ben Duckett was quoted as saying, “Both teams went double spin at Old Trafford, but when the lights were on and the ball was nipping around a bit.

The umpires were taking us off and we’re going to have to go with their rules.” In his comments, Duckett brought up The Ashes as well as the necessity of leaving the pitch in accordance with the circumstances. He admitted that, in contrast to past times, the umpires now have the responsibility of answering calls.

“I’m sure you would want to leave the pitch if it had been the same Australian assault from the previous summer, bowling in those circumstances. When the lights are fully on and the ball begins to swing and nip around a little more, it does make a tremendous difference. Honestly, it has nothing to do with us. Actually, you are no longer given the option. Duckett stated, “You have to follow the umpires’ decision if they decide to take you off.

As the game got underway, it was evident that England would assault the Sri Lankan bowlers, who had lost the toss and chosen to bowl first but were unable to take advantage of the cloudy circumstances.

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Ollie Pope mentioned that he had scored his seventh Test century against the seventh different country in his red-ball career to date. Prior to departing for an ingenious knock that caused the audience to erupt, Duckett too appeared ready to amass a commanding century.