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Ashes: Ben Stokes Makes History, Surpasses Kevin Pietersen To Hit A New 'Most Sixes' Record

England skipper Ben Stokes made history on Saturday as he became the batter with the highest number of sixes during a single Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia. Stokes accomplished this during England's fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval. In the second innings, he scored 42 off 67 balls. His knock consisted of three fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 62.68. In the previous innings, he could score just three runs.

Why Are England Players Wearing Wrong Jerseys In 5th Ashes Test? For A Noble Cause - Watch

The fifth day of the final Ashes Test on Saturday began with a humane touch to it as England cricketers wore jerseys with wrong names printed on it, supporting people affected by dementia. Veteran pacer James Anderson wore a jersey carrying the name of Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow wore one with the name of Ben Stokes on it and Moeen Ali donned the flannel with the name of Chris Woakes, and so on. The move was symbolic of the confusion often experienced by people suffering from dementia, the disease that causes loss of memory.

"When Its Virat Kohli...": Twitter Divided Over Nitin Menon's Controversial "Non" Run Out Call

From Cameron Green's catch in the first Test to Jonny Bairstow's stumping in the second Test, the ongoing Ashes between England and Australia has been full of controversies. On Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test at The Oval, the fans witnessed another controversy erupt when Australia batter Steve Smith survived a close run out call, with some help from TV umpire Nitin Menon. In the 78th over of Australia's first innings, Smith seemed to have fallen short when England's substitute fielder George Ealham and Bairstow combined to affect a run out.

Watch: Joe Root's One-Handed Blinder Leaves Fans And Experts Stunned During Ashes 2023

Joe Root held a brilliant slip catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne as Australia ground their way to 115-2 at lunch on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday. Labuschagne was the only man out in an attritional morning session that ended with Australia still 168 runs behind England's first-innings total of 283. Opener Usman Khawaja dropped anchor to be 47 not out off 152 balls, with star batsman Steve Smith, adding some impetus, unbeaten on 13. Australia, as the holders, are already assured of retaining the Ashes at 2-1 up, and only need to avoid defeat at The Oval to secure their first Test series win away to England in 22 years.

Australia's Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Script Bizarre Ashes Record

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange entered record books for the slow pace of their batting during the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at The Oval. They batted at a run rate that created a new Ashes record. Khawaja and Marnus batted really slow in Australia's first innings, stitching 42-run stand for the second wicket in 26 overs. This was largely due to Labuschagne's slow knock of nine runs in 82 balls. By the time Labuschagne was dismissed, Khawaja had played 123 balls and was unbeaten on 37.

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.

Ahead Of 41st Birthday, James Anderson Drops Massive Update On His Future

England fast bowler James Anderson insists that turning 41 on Sunday will not push him into retirement, claiming he "has a lot more to give". England's all-time leading wicket-taker with 690 Test victims, is enduring a rare lean patch in the ongoing Ashes series against Australia. So far he has taken only five wickets in the four matches he has played with one more innings left in the fifth Test at The Oval to add to his tally.

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Ashes: Ben Stokes Makes History, Surpasses Kevin Pietersen To Hit A New 'Most Sixes' Record

Why Are England Players Wearing Wrong Jerseys In 5th Ashes Test? For A Noble Cause - Watch

"When Its Virat Kohli...": Twitter Divided Over Nitin Menon's Controversial "Non" Run Out Call

Watch: Joe Root's One-Handed Blinder Leaves Fans And Experts Stunned During Ashes 2023

Australia's Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Script Bizarre Ashes Record

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

Ahead Of 41st Birthday, James Anderson Drops Massive Update On His Future