Foul-mouthed Finch fuming after controversial dismissal
Broadcast microphones picked up Aaron Finch using some not safe for work language after a controversial catch against in the first ODI against South Africa.
The Aussie opener experienced the intrusiveness of modern technology in Canturion after being given out by the third umpire and then having his expletive-laden exit heard on the stump microphone.
Finch tucked a Andile Phehlukwayo delivery straight into the hands of Wayne Parnell at short fine leg, but stood his ground, unconvinced that the ball had carried.
Replays suggested the ball to have bounced back up into Parnell's hands, but third umpire Nigel Llong sent Finch on his way.
A furious Finch left the field cursing loudly, which was broadcasted live across the world.
Lol @AaronFinch5 - best you don't yell the c-bomb right into a broadcast mic :)
— Catie One-Eighty (@mypocketshurt) September 30, 2016
Aaron Finch, slightly vocal heading back to the dug out!! #SAvAUS
— Uma Rattan (@umarattan) September 30, 2016
Hey kids, did you hear what Aaron Finch just said walking over the boundary? Well, he said... er... #SAvAUS
— The Philby (@ThePhilby) September 30, 2016
Finch wasn't the only one upset by the decision:
@SuperSportTV That is NOT OUT! That is an absolute shocker to give Aaron Finch OUT! #SAvAUS #SuperSport #Cricket
— Ryan Eckford (@RyanEckford) September 30, 2016
Very surprised @AaronFinch5 was given enough, more then enough doubt with that one! Terrible home team call! @FOXCricketLive
— #rightside (@Harko24) September 30, 2016
In the end it probably wouldn't have made a difference, with the Proteas chasing down the Aussies' total with ease thanks to Quinton de Kock's incredible century.