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

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.

Watch: Run Out Or Not? Controversy In Ashes Again As Steve Smith Survives Call

Day 2 of the ongoing second Ashes ended in the favour of England as the hosts bundled out Australia for 295, giving them a lead by 12 runs. It was a dominant show from the entire bowling unit of England as Chris Woakes took three wickets while the likes of Stuart Broad, Joe Root, and Mark Wood took two wickets each. However, the day also turned out to be controversial after Australia batter Steve Smith and England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow got involved in a bizarre run-out.

"Kumar Dharmasena Told Me...": Stuart Broad Reveals Chat With Umpire As Steve Smith Survives Close Call

England bowler Stuart Broad disclosed that umpire Kumar Dharmasena told him that in the arguable call of run out, Australian batter Steven Smith would have been given out if zing bails had been in use. On the day two of the fifth Ashes series, Smith was saved from a run out on the "benefit of the doubt" to batter. At first, it seemed that Smith was short of his ground. But, after seeing replays, umpire Nitin Menon ruled that the bail was not completely dislodged from both grooves of Jonny Bairstow until Smith was in his crease.

Steve Smith leads Australia revival in fifth Ashes Test

LONDON: Steve Smith’s 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourists frustrated England by battling to a first-innings lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday.

Australia edge ahead by narrow margin at the Oval

England's hopes of squaring the Ashes might have turned on the tiniest of margins at the Kia Oval as Australia's Steve Smith came desperately close to being run out by substitute fielder George Ealham in a pivotal moment in the fifth Test. Australia were 295 all out off the final ball of the second day, 12 runs ahead, as Smith rode his luck to top-score with 71 following a scare just after tea.

England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2: Steve Smith Leads Australia's Revival, Match Hangs In Balance

Steve Smith's 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourists frustrated England by establishing a first-innings lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday. Australia were eventually bowled out with what became the last ball of the second day for 295, 12 runs ahead of England's 283. It looked as if England would enjoy a sizeable advantage as veteran seamer Stuart Broad sparked a slump that saw Australia decline from 115-2 to 185-7.

Smith leads Australia revival in fifth Ashes Test

Steve Smith's 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourists frustrated England by establishing a first-innings lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday.

Stuart Broad Becomes First England Bowler To Achieve This Ashes Feat

Pace veteran Stuart Broad emerged as the first England bowler to complete 150 wickets in his Ashes career on Friday and the only third bowler to accomplish the landmark. Broad accomplished this milestone during England's fifth Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval. During Australia's first innings, Broad removed Usman Khawaja and Travis Head quickly and reached the landmark. Now in 40 Ashes matches, Broad has taken 151 wickets at an average of 28.81, with the best bowling figures of 8/15. He has taken six four-wicket hauls and eight five-wicket hauls in his Ashes career.

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

Watch: Run Out Or Not? Controversy In Ashes Again As Steve Smith Survives Call

"Kumar Dharmasena Told Me...": Stuart Broad Reveals Chat With Umpire As Steve Smith Survives Close Call

Steve Smith leads Australia revival in fifth Ashes Test

Australia edge ahead by narrow margin at the Oval

England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2: Steve Smith Leads Australia's Revival, Match Hangs In Balance

Smith leads Australia revival in fifth Ashes Test

Stuart Broad Becomes First England Bowler To Achieve This Ashes Feat