Controversial Non-dismissal
In January 1998, South Africa were pushing for victory in the 3rd and final Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval in an attempt to square the series. Mark Waugh was attempting to hold off the South African bowlers for a draw with only tail-end support remaining. He was hit in the arm by a short ball from Shaun Pollock, and upon walking away from the wicket between deliveries, dislodged the bails with his bat. The South African appeal for "hit wicket" was turned down, and Waugh went on to secure the draw which won the series for Australia. South African captain Hansie Cronje later speared the umpires' dressing room door with a stump.
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