During Day 4 of the ongoing first Test of the Ashes 2023, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen drew attention to Marnus Labuschagne's identical style of dismissal while facing Stuart Broad. The world's top-ranked Test batter was dismissed by the seasoned seamer in both innings in an identical manner, as he edged it to keeper Jonny Bairstow.
Broad had mentioned employing his wobble seam and outswinger to counter the dynamic duo of Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the run-up to the Ashes 2023, and so far it has worked well for England. While Labuschagne was dismissed for a golden duck in the first innings, the right-arm seamer managed to pick him again during Australia's chase, late on Day 4, thereby keeping England’s hopes alive ahead of the final day.
Kevin Pietersen suggested that Labuschagne, while facing Stuart Broad, should not attempt those deliveries that are well outside the off-stump. Speaking on Sky Sports, he said:
“Look at how wide that ball is to Marnus. I just think there’s a huge technical flaw there. He shouldn’t be playing at that delivery, you’ve got to let it go. He’s batting too far across his stumps, triggering too much.”
The Australian pacers' persistent spell towards the conclusion of the third day's play under cloudy conditions left England reeling at 28-2. On Day 4, Joe Root put an end to any uncertainties by going about to play a reverse scoop off Pat Cummins' opening delivery and then amassing 16 runs off Scott Boland's next over.
No batter scored even ahalf-century during England's second innings as Australia put curtains on the innings after the hosts had managed to get 273 runs on the board in 66.2 overs. In response, Australia ended the day with a score of 107/3, advancing the Test to the Day 5 with every possible result still in play. The first Test will conclude on Tuesday, June 20, and the two sides will then face each other at the iconic Lord’s for the second game on June 28.
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