Cricket: The crowd in New Zealand cheered on Josh Hazelwood, as he signed a piece of sandpaper offered by a fan in the crowd.
Hazelwood cheered as he signs sandpaper | 00:17Josh Hazlewood has won over New Zealand fans on day two of the second Test, signing a piece of yellow sandpaper to cheers from the local fans at Hagley Oval.
As most players do when they’re pushed deep, Hazlewood was making the day of some youngsters who scored the prized signature of the Aussie quick. “He’s got a sandpaper,” one fan was heard saying, before others started goading him into it with, “C’mon Joshie”.Another said: “This is gold.”Kiwi fans have praised Hazlewood for being a "good sport". Photo: TwitterIt’s not the first time Hazlewood has been met with sandpaper or the like.But folded under was the statement: “I Joshua ‘Joshie’ Hazlewood do solemnly swear that I knew it was sandpaper.
However, Australia’s four bowlers, who could have benefited from the hairbrained scheme, have long denied any knowledge of the plan. “I just go about my business. But that’s upon each individual, if that’s what they feel like they have to do, then so be it.
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