David Warner's Fielding Gaffe Leads to 5-Run Penalty in Nepal Premier League
Summary
David Warner’s unusual fielding in the Nepal Premier League led to a 5-run penalty against his team after he used a handkerchief to catch the ball. Kathmandu Gurkhas went on to defeat Lumbini Lions by 36 runs at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Key Points
- David Warner was penalized for illegal fielding after using a handkerchief to catch the ball in an NPL match.
- Under ICC rules, using an external object to stop or catch the ball results in a dead ball and a 5-run penalty.
- The incident took place during Kathmandu Gurkhas’ match against Lumbini Lions at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
- Kathmandu scored 160/8 and later beat Lumbini by 36 runs.
