Huge controversy erupted on Day 2 of the ongoing final Ashes Test as AUS batter Steve Smith survived a close run-out call. England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow grabbed the ball in time and went on to dislodge the bails as Smith made a diving effort to get inside the crease.
MCC issued a clarification on this non-dismissal –
The decision was referred to the third umpire, Nitin Menon, and after checking different angles, the decision went in Smith’s favour. The replays showed that the Bairstow was guilty of removing one of the bails before the collecting the ball.
Steve Smith had started walking back to the dressing room when he turned on his heels, with TV umpire Nitin Menon giving the decision in his favour.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) later issued a clarification on the non-dismissal.
Smith, who was batting on 48 at that time, went on to make 71 as Australia reached 295 at the end of the second day, 12 runs ahead of England’s first-innings total of 283. The star batsman said initially he thought he might be out but a second angle put doubt into his mind.
