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.
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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.
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:
🎙️ “That should be out. It is out!”
Stuart Broad gets our first of the morning! 🎉 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/qsCLlVDkps
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 1, 2023
