Marylebone Cricket Club Issues Big Statement Over Steve Smith Controversial "Non" Run Out

29.07.2023 - 06:09 sports.ndtv.com

Huge controversy erupted on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test as Australia batter Steve Smith survived a close run-out call.

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow grabbed the ball in time and went on to dislodge the bails as Smith made a diving effort to get inside the crease.

The decision was referred to the third umpire, Nitin Menon, and after checking different angles, the decision went in Smith's favour.

The replays showed that the Bairstow was guilty of removing one of the bails before the collecting the ball. Steve Smith had started walking back to the dressing room when he turned on his heels, with TV umpire Nitin Menon giving the decision in his favour.

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