Cricket world erupts over Marcus Harris' unique fashion choice
Cricket fans have fallen in love with Marcus Harris during his knock against India in the fourth Test.
The rookie opener made 79 on the third day at the SCG, the highest score of any Aussie batsman so far this series.
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But it was a unique fashion choice that was highlight for fans.
With spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav bowling in tandem, Harris decided to ditch his helmet and bat in the baggy green.
It was a throwback look to yesteryear, rarely seen in today’s game.
And fans absolutely loved it.
.@MarcusHarris14 batting in the Baggy Green 😍#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/5yGAB94uCX
— #7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 5, 2019
Love it! 👍🏻 Harris reminding me more and more of Justin Langer. If he turns out even half as good we will be in good hands. #PinkTest #AUSvIND @grantcarm43
— The Crazy Taylors' (Sim&Bec) (@CrazyTaylors) January 5, 2019
Instant 100 coming 😂😂😂
— Mitchie950 (@Mitchie950) January 5, 2019
Not much better than seeing a bloke batting in the Baggy Green and Marcus Harris certainly looks comfortable in it https://t.co/Pl9UdmbV3J #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/en72WhSiUx
— Telegraph Sport (@telegraph_sport) January 5, 2019
Just when you think you couldn’t love him anymore Marcus Harris starts batting in the baggy green 🙌 #AUSvIND
— Sportsbet.com.au (@sportsbetcomau) January 5, 2019
Marcus Harris got that Baggy Green power up. It’s just a glorious sight. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/mNsbxVGDxS
— Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) January 5, 2019
I was already a fan of Marcus Harris, but now that he’s batting in the baggy green ❤️❤️❤️#AUSvIND
— Josh Kleine (@gobbles21) January 5, 2019
Loving Marcus Harris going old school and batting in the baggy green – nice show of attitude to the Indians #AUSvIND
— Neil Yelland (@totalclint69) January 5, 2019
Marcus Harris batting in a baggy green. 😍 #AusvInd
— Justin Smith (@Bigjuzz) January 5, 2019
Bats in the Baggy Green AND plays good attacking shots…
Loving this innings so far from Marcus Harris #AUSvIND
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) January 5, 2019
Marcus Harris batting in his baggy green, no better sight in test cricket 👌🏻 #AUSvIND
— B R A D (@bradfogarty95) January 5, 2019
Harris benefits from stunning act of sportsmanship
His innings very-nearly ended on 24 when he attempted to take Jadeja down the ground.
KL Rahul dived for a low catch early on day three, with teammates going up in celebration.
However Rahul immediately signalled that it had bounced before going into his hands.
This close to Jadeja picking up a wicket with his first ball of the day.
KL Rahul immediately signals it didn't carry #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/qrJoG661Yi
— #7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 4, 2019
He easily could have claimed the catch or said he wasn’t sure and let the third umpire decide, but his stunning admission won over fans.
The SCG faithful gave him a huge round of applause, with umpire Ian Gould joining in.
“Rahul, outstanding mate, well done,” Gould said, giving the India star a thumbs up.
