SYMCOX PEEVES NZ PRESS

VETERAN spinner Pat Symcox was roasted by the New Zealand press for delivering a ball which meant the Black Caps would win Saturday’s third limited-overs match and deny Nathan Astle his century. Symcox bowled a leg-side wide which went to the boundary when New Zealand needed a six to win and Astle was on 95. The Sunday News called Symcox’s tactic “mean-spirited”. However, the four meant the Kiwis were only two runs from victory but Astle plowed the next ball to deep midwicket to snatch his century and the game.