‘I’m not de Silva, I’m Dickwella. I got out’: Journo left red-faced by double blunder - Fox Sports

Australia vs New Zealand, first Test every ball live and ad free on Fox Cricket 501 from 3pm AEDT December 12-16 A Pakistani journalist made a horror press conference blunder after stumps on day two in the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The journalist mistook dismissed Sri Lankan batsman Niroshan Dickwella for the not out Dhananjaya de Silva, not once, but twice. Stream the Australia v New Zealand Domain Test Series Live & Ad-Break Free During Play with KAYO SPORTS. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly> The journalist began his first question before Dickwella interjected. “I’m Dickwella actually. I’m not de Silva,” Dickwella clarified. However the journalist failed to cop the hint as he continued with his line of questioning. “You played well on this pitch and in these conditions. Are you thinking a hundred on this pitch?” the journalist asked. Experience Cricket like never before on your phone with the FOX CRICKET App. Download it NOW for FREE on iOS and Android! MORE CRICKET NEWS PITCH IMPERFECT: CA urged curators to liven up the MCG. They went too far BROTHERHOOD: Ponting reveals key ingredient that is driving Australia’s success BUBBLE BOY: Labuchagne now averages 60. His secret weapon is bubblegum FIVE THINGS: Marnus’ masterclass, the ‘new’ Steve Smith and NZ’s silver linings “You mean me? I am Dickwella not de Silva,” Dickwella replied with a laugh. “I got out. I am already out in the pavilion. Maybe in the second innings.” However Dickwella then showed his class in thanking Pakistan for their hospitality during the first Test in the country since a militant attack in 2009. *** LISTEN! New episode of The Follow-On podcast - Kiwis to watch, MCG pitch concerns ON YOUR PHONE? CLICK HERE TO LISTEN SUBSCRIBE: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODS *** “I’m really happy and proud to be in Pakistan and play here,” Dickwella said. “As everyone has said no Pakistani has played a Test match in Pakistan, so that was a great opportunity for the Pakistan players. “I’m really happy and proud to be here and be in this historic Test match. SuperCoach BBL is back - register to play now