Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad Plays Mind Games, Switches Marnus Labuschagne’s Bails, Mark Wood Takes Wickets One Ball Later – Watch Video
Stuart Broad was spotted playing mind games which led to the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne
England pacer Stuart Broad was spotted playing mind games on the Day 2 of the final Ashes 2023 Test match on Friday, 28 July, which led to the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne on the very next ball.
In the 43rd over of the Australia innings, the England pacer was captured on the camera switching the bails on the stumps. The antic brought England luck as Marnus Labuschagne edged the very next ball of Mark Wood and Joe Root, who was stationed at first slip took a stunning one-handed catch.
Watch Video: Stuart Broad switches round Marnus Labuschagne’s bails before Mark Wood strikes below
Labuschagne’s dismissal opened the floodgates for Australia, leading to their collapse and being bowled out for 295 runs, holding on to a mere 12-run lead. Steve Smith played a crucial role, top-scoring with 71 runs off 123 balls.
