Kathmandu. In the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), an unusual fielding by former Australian captain and aggressive batter David Warner resulted in the opposing team being penalized 5 runs.
During fielding, Warner used a handkerchief to catch the ball, after which the umpire awarded the opposing team a 5-run penalty. According to cricket rules, players are not allowed to stop or catch the ball with the help of any external object or equipment not in their hands. Therefore, Warner's action was considered against the rules.
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