However, the referees surprised many by penalizing Nurse as the instigator, much to his dismay. Nurse argued that the fight was not mutually agreed upon, making the penalty seem unfair. Strangely, despite Hague starting the confrontation, he did not receive any penalties under Rule 46.21 for initiating the fight.
Once again, the game management decisions of the referees come into question, leaving fans and players alike scratching their heads.
The discussions surrounding the incident continue to unfold, leaving fans and analysts pondering the fairness of the referee's decisions. As the series progresses, it remains to be seen how these events will impact the momentum and outcome of the games ahead.