The Ashes: Ben Stokes survives despite ball hitting off-stump, Shane Warne in shock over umpire's decision
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The Ashes: Ben Stokes survived after a physics-defying incident on Day 3 of the 4th Test in Sydney. Umpire Paul Reiffel gave the England batter out despite the bail not falling after a delivery from Cameron Green crashed into his off-stump. Watch video.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes rode his luck on Day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test in Sydney as he overturned an ‘OUT’ decision by on-field umpire Paul Reiffel after a bizarre turn of events that left the world watching in shock. UNBELIEVABLE #Ashes pic.twitter.com/yBhF8xspg1 When you're confident about your off stump and your off stump is confident about you ??#Ashes pic.twitter.com/KRfRVYI84x
Ben Stokes survived despite a delivery from Cameron Green crashing into the off-stump in the post-lunch session on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Fortunately for the England star, the bails did not fall off. However, he was given out after Australia appealed for his dismissal. It’s not sure whether Australia appealed for an LBW or a caught behind as Stokes had shouldered his arms and his bar was nowhere close to his ball.
