The Ashes 2019 series is an interesting cricket event not just because of scores and performances, but also because of some interesting moments that are taking place during the high-intensity clash between England and Australia. During the England vs Australia 3rd Test, England pacer Stuart Broad requested the third umpire to reserve decision of a boundary while talking to stump mic and the video of his interesting act is flooding social media with humorous responses. ENG 156/3(72.0) | Australia vs England Live Cricket Score 3rd Test Match.
The incident occurred on the third day of England vs Australia third Test. After four overs into the day, Broad's bouncer delivery hit Marnus Labuschagne on his helmet and went for four runs. However, the on-field umpire signalled for a boundary instead of a leg-bye. When the replays showed the ball actually hit his helmet and not bat, Broad bent towards the stumps mic and said, "Can you take that 4 runs off please". Have a look at the video of the moment below.
Stuart Talking to Mic!
What followed this was even more interesting as on-field umpire Joel Wilson obliged to England pacer's demand and reversed his decision. He signalled for a leg bye instead and four runs were taken off from Stuart Broad's bowling figures and Labuschagne's individual score. Cricket fans were excited to watch this hilarious episode and gave their reactions on social media. Have a look.
4 Runs Goes Away !
“Can you take those 4 runs off please?”
Stuart Broads accent is the MOST Stuart Broad thing ever.#Ashes
— Nick Carr (@NicksaCarr) August 24, 2019
Stuart Broad !
Stuart Broad leaning into the stump mic to politely say ‘Could you take those four runs off, please?’ when he’s just hit the badge on Labuschagne’s helmet is about as typical of the man as you can get. Magnificent energy.
— Phil (@phil_makepeace) August 24, 2019
Well Attempt!
"Can you take that wicket off, please."
How good was that catch attempt Stuart Broad! #Ashes
— Great Sage (@Mr2046) August 24, 2019
LOL!
Stuart Broad must have been asking the scorers to remove the leg byes from his tally in the hope that he doesn’t concede more than the entire English team scored in the first innings #Ashes #ENGvAUS
— Craig Arthur (@wxcarthur) August 24, 2019
Selfish Stuart Broad , Really?
Stuart broad at his Selfish best this morning. Asking for runs taken off his figures and chastising teammates..... #Ashes19 weak as piss character
— Dan Lennon (@Danlrcc) August 24, 2019
ROFL!
Can you take those 4 runs off pls😂😂 this is so Stuart Broad @StuartBroad8
— Olivia L (@stewieliv) August 24, 2019
New DRS System!
So now you don't need DRS in cricket, just send your message straight to third umpire through stumps mics....
Well, Stuart Broad just did! #Ashes
— Surender Singh Bisht (@suribisht1991) August 24, 2019
Meanwhile, Australia scored 246-10 in the second innings with Labuschagne scoring 80 runs. England are chasing a massive target of 359 runs. With Joe Denly scoring fifty and England skipper Joe Root on 75*, England are going great in the second innings. The hosts scored 156 with the loss of three wickets after the end of day 3.
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