Stokes b David Warner With the fourth delivery of his first Test over in more than nine months, but the Aussie was relieved when TV replays showed the bowler’s front foot returned to the line of the crease.
TV photos show his last three deliveries here BrisbaneGabba’s ground would also have been a no-ball, but the all-rounder could not correct his run-up as he was not called up.
Under International Cricket Council (ICC) rules, in World Test Championship matches, the third umpire is required to check every delivery for a no-ball.
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Broadcasters later reported that the equipment used by the third umpire to check the front leg had malfunctioned and that officials had reverted to the protocol used prior to the technology’s existence.
Unless the equipment can be repaired or replaced, the on-field umpire will observe this and call a no-ball, but the position of the front leg will only be checked by the third umpire after the wicket has fallen.
ICC officials were not immediately available to comment.
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Stokes, who was late in the England squad Australia After taking a break to focus on his mental health, he was also denied taking his first Ashes wicket in the Adelaide Test in 2013.
Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was dismissed for 51, but after his return, he scored 118 runs. Australia won the series 5-0.