Stuart Broad didn't even bother to appeal and took off in a jubilant celebration. However, the umpire didn't react to this, adjudging Steve Smith not out.
Broad was off to the races! #Ashes pic.twitter.com/wdIgyuH1Gt
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 19, 2021
The English team went for the DRS, and the Impact was called 'Umpire's Call' which saved Aussie skipper Steve Smith. Broad looked utterly disappointed with this decision and regretted celebrating so early.
Although Smith couldn't build on this opportunity and was dismissed for 6 after facing 31 deliveries. In the first innings, Australia declared on 473/9 after batting for almost 2 days in this pink ball day-night test, courtesy of Labuschagne's ton, and fifties from David Warner, Steve Smith & Alex Carey. In reply, England were bundled for 236/10.
Australia didn't enforce the follow on and came out to bat again. While writing this piece, Australia are at 79/4 with a lead of 316 runs. Marnus Labuschagne & Travis Head are at the crease for the host team.
