There was one obtrusive mis-step from Ben Stokes which value England a wicket on the second morning of the Ashes, giving Australian opener David Warner a reprieve when he was on 17.
It quickly emerged that Stokes, bowling his first over in a take a look at match since March, had additionally overstepped the crease on his earlier three deliveries and never been known as for a no-ball by the umpires.
Later nonetheless, Australia’s Ashes broadcaster Channel 7 revealed Stokes had overstepped the entrance crease 14 occasions in Thursdays’ opening session and had solely been known as twice for a no-ball.
The missed alternative on Warner was an issue for Stokes and England. The amended choice: no ball. Warner bought to play on. One run was added to the overall _ within the sundries column _ and an additional supply needed to be bowled within the over.
what the hell did simply occur? Stokes clear bowled Warner however on a no ball. unbelievable. at this time’s 1st no ball and that too on a wicket taking supply.🏏 @CricketAus @englandcricket #TheAshes pic.twitter.com/m70mKgoWvM
— ansh sharma (@anshVK183) December 9, 2021
But it uncovered an even bigger downside for the match officers.
Cricket Australia stated a expertise downside on the Gabba meant that the third umpire, Paul Wilson, couldn’t overview TV replays of each supply to verify if bowlers have been over-stepping the crease, leaving it to the on-field umpires to make the calls.
Ex-Australia take a look at captain Ricky Ponting described it as “pathetic officiating” through the match commentary.
Only wicket-taking deliveries are being checked for no ball by TV umpire this match. All different deliveries are accountability of on-field umpire. #ashes #Stokes #Warner https://t.co/6BfRaKT26y
— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) December 9, 2021
The International Cricket Council is liable for the implementation of that system that enables the TV official to verify for no-balls.
Before a change within the guidelines final 12 months, it was normal observe for on-field umpires to tell bowlers once they have been near over-stepping and to sign a no-ball.
England captain Joe Root, chatting with Fox Cricket throughout a break in play, stated the lacking likelihood in opposition to Warner was “frustrating.”
“The fact we’re creating a good number of chances is really pleasing,” he stated. “We’ve got to stay confident … keep trusting what we’re doing and believing we’ll get the rewards.”
England was bowled out for 147 on day one of many sequence Wednesday, a tally the Australians handed with the lack of one wicket.