Match referee’s message for West Indies DJ as Marnus Labuschagne dons keepers’ gloves

Steve Smith was at his finicky best on day three, while Marnus Labuschagne found a new way to be useful, and the stadium DJ drew the ire of match officials.

While you were sleeping, Australia took control of the second Test against the West Indies.

Here’s what you missed on day three.

UP AND DOWN DAY

Steve Smith was at his finicky best on day three, repeatedly gesturing about the variable bounce. He was stiller at the crease than usual, mindful not to allow the up and down nature of the pitch to bring him unstuck. Smith continued to receive attention to his recovering finger from Aussie physio Nick Jones.

Steve Smith came to grips with the variable bounce of the St. George's surface. Picture: AP Photo

WET AND MILD

It was a frustrating first half of the day in St George’s. While pre-play rain stopped early enough for the day to get underway on time, the drizzle returned after 6.4 overs and then again during the lunch break. All the while Cameron Green endured.

LOCAL FLAVOUR

This was a little bit different to what you’d be used to at lunch in Australia. Patrons at the National Cricket Stadium were greeted by a lap from traditional Grenadan entertainers including stilt walkers and women wearing carnival-style wings.

The in-ground experience has divided opinions. Match referee Javagal Srinath had a pre-match word with the stadium DJ, suggesting that some of the music across days one and two had been over the top.

Match referee Javagal Srinath had a quiet word with the DJ ahead of play on day three. Picture: Randy Brooks/AFP

MARNUS IN THE MIDDLE

Marnus Labuschagne fancies himself as a bit of a wicketkeeper. So it was no great shock to see the dumped batter in the middle at the lunch break, donning the gloves as fellow squad member Sean Abbott went through his paces on a pitch a couple across from the Test wicket.

Originally published as Match referee’s message for West Indies DJ as Marnus Labuschagne dons keepers’ gloves