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Watch: Usman Khawaja follows England in falling for short-ball ploy at Lord’s

Stuart Broad dismissed Usman Khawaja | Ashes 2023 | ENG vs AUS | Lord's
by Wisden Staff 2 minute read

Watch: Usman Khawaja was undone by a Stuart Broad bouncer on day four of the Lord’s Ashes Test, giving England a much-needed breakthrough in a see-saw Test.

Khawaja, the leading run-getter in the series so far, has faced 775 deliveries, twice as many as any batter from either side. On 58 at stumps, Khawaja threatened to build another big score – until Broad speared in a short one.

On 77, the bouncer had the desired effect: Khawaja’s half-hearted pull landed in the hands of substitute fielder Matt Potts, who took a comfortable catch at fine leg to give England their first wicket of the day.

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It was the hosts who had been treated to a barrage of short balls earlier in the Test, playing a part in their collapse of six wickets for 47 runs in their first innings, which tilted the game towards Australia. On day four, England’s bowlers did the same: Khawaja’s wicket was closely followed by Steve Smith’s, bringing another twist to the intriguing game.

Watch Broad remove Khawaja with a bouncer:

 

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