Australian batterMarnus Labuschagnewas not at all pleased after being given out by the third umpire after nicking a delivery through to Joe Root at first slip on Day 2 of the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26. The current series has thrown up no shortage of on and off-field controversies, with Labuschagne's being the latest.
The South Africa-born Aussie batter was disappointed and let out an angry shriek while walking off after he felt Root's fingers was not completely underneath the ball at the time of impact. The third umpire felt otherwise, with the Ben Stokes-led side celebrating in delight after the final decision had been made.
Labuschagne was dismissed on the first ball of the 18th over of Australia's second innings, scoring only eight runs during his 18-ball stay. He had not lasted long in the first innings as well, where the same combination of Josh Tongue and Root had been responsible for his dismissal. Labuschagne had not been able to register a double-digit score across either innings.
