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Watch: Mitchell Starc's 'Grounded' Catch Triggers Controversy. Here's Why It Was Not Out

As Australia all-rounder Cameron Green got England batter Ben Duckett to hit a bouncer towards the fine third-man area, fielder Mitchell Starc's eyes lit up. Starc seemed to be in absolute control as he grabbed the catch. Upon finishing the catch, the Australia star had a big smile on his face, confident that he did enough to send the England batter packing. But, little did he know of what was awaiting. As Duckett began walking towards the pavillion, he was recalled after the third umpire suggested that Starc's catch wasn't clean.

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

LONDON : Nathan Lyon added his name to Lord's folklore with a courageous batting cameo in the face of a brutal barrage of bouncers despite barely being able to walk on Saturday.

WATCH | 'Disgrace': Starc's controversial grassy grab lights up another fascinating Ashes day

Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord's on Sunday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve - ironically with Starc involved - as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test.

England up against it, but where there's Stokes there's hope

LONDON : England will require more heroics from Ben Stokes if they are to pull off an unlikely victory over Australia on Sunday and level an Ashes series threatening to slide out of their control.

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4: Mitchell Starc Strikes Before Reprieved Ben Duckett Gives England Hope

Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord's on Sunday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test. England were 114-4 at stumps on the fourth day, still needing a further 257 runs to reach a target of 371. Left-handed opener Duckett, who made 98 in the first innings, was 50 not out and captain Ben Stokes unbeaten on 29, with England looking to level the five-match series at 1-1. Starc, recalled following Australia's thrilling two-wicket win in last week's first Test at Edgbaston, reduced England to 13-2.

Late Ben Duckett reprieve keeps England's slim hopes alive in second Ashes Test

Ben Duckett was awarded a dramatic late reprieve to keep England's hopes of an audacious chase alive at Lord’s and cap a remarkable day of cricket that saw Nathan Lyon book his place in Ashes folklore.

Watch: Stuart Broad Left Fuming As Ben Stokes Refuses To Take Review At Lord's

England cricket team fast bowler Stuart Broad was left fuming after Ben Stokes did not take a review over the umpire's contentious decision during the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday. Marnus Labuschagne was trapped LBW and although the umpire give him not-out, it looked extremely close. Broad was completely convinced that it was out but Stokes decided against it. However, the replays showed that the ball should have crashed into the leg stump and the review would have been successful. Broad was not happy with the incident and when head coach Brendon McCullum signalled from the dressing room that it would have been out, Broad stopped and made his frustration known to the skipper.

Watch: "Batting Without Brains" - England Great Left Distraught During Ashes

Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott was left deeply disappointed by the performance of Ben Stokes and Co in the second Ashes Test against Australia at the Lord's. England lost their last six wickets for under 50 runs to hand Australia a massive advantage in the match and Boycott's expression during the game has gone viral. In a video posted on social media, the England great can be seen burying his face in his hands during the England innings. Boycott himself responded to the picture on social media saying - "Yes it does, batting without brains. Chatting to my captain Mike Brearley."

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Watch: Mitchell Starc's 'Grounded' Catch Triggers Controversy. Here's Why It Was Not Out

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

WATCH | 'Disgrace': Starc's controversial grassy grab lights up another fascinating Ashes day

England up against it, but where there's Stokes there's hope

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4: Mitchell Starc Strikes Before Reprieved Ben Duckett Gives England Hope

Late Ben Duckett reprieve keeps England's slim hopes alive in second Ashes Test

Watch: Stuart Broad Left Fuming As Ben Stokes Refuses To Take Review At Lord's

Watch: "Batting Without Brains" - England Great Left Distraught During Ashes