In the middle session, Gower began to find his rhythm while Tavaré, who survived two dropped catches, continued to frustrate the Australians with dour defence. Lillee, whose cantankerous nature had in recent years become more difficult to control, had already been involved in a number of concerning incidents. After a leg-before appeal against Gower was rejected, he beat a fist into the ground, then following the next delivery which Gower played back up the pitch, Lillee kicked the ball angrily towards the slips.
In the middle session, Gower began to find his rhythm while Tavaré, who survived two dropped catches, continued to frustrate the Australians with dour defense. Lillee, whose irritable nature had in recent years become more difficult to manage, had already been involved in a number of concerning incidents. After a leg-before appeal against Gower was rejected, he pounded his fist into the ground, then following the next delivery which Gower played back up the pitch, Lillee kicked the ball angrily towards the slips.