![Ashes 2023 [WATCH]: Stuart Broad bowls an absolute jaffa to remove Alex Carey](https://crickettimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Stuart-Broad-dismisses-Alex-Carey.jpg "Ashes 2023 [WATCH]: Stuart Broad bowls an absolute jaffa to remove Alex Carey")
On Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, England needed a strong start after Australia’s dominant performance on the previous day, where they ended at 339/5. Stuart Broad provided the ideal start by dismissing Alex Carey in the second over of the day. However, the dismissal was not straightforward, despite Broad’s appeal immediately after hitting Carey’s back leg. The on-field umpire, Ahsan Raza, did not raise his finger, assuming that the ball would have gone over the stumps.
When it came to deciding whether to challenge the decision, there was some doubt in skipper Ben Stokes‘ mind. However, Broad convinced him to send it upstairs for a review. The replay revealed that Broad had delivered a wobble seam delivery that jagged back into Carey, hitting his back leg. Furthermore, the replay indicated that the ball would have clipped the top of the leg stump, confirming the three reds on the big screen.
A roar of excitement erupted from the Lord’s crowd when the decision was overturned. Broad and his English teammates leaped in joy, recognizing the significance of getting the prized wicket early in the day. The dismissal provided the much-needed breakthrough for England and boosted their spirits as they aimed to make further inroads into the Australian batting line-up. This dismissal marked Stuart Broad’s first success in the ongoing clash at Lord’s. Carey, who scored 22 runs off 43 deliveries with two boundaries, had to make a long walk back to the pavilion.
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The 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 start to the day! 👌 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/78yy6z9mFw
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Steve Smith (110), known for his exceptional batting prowess, continued his sublime form on English soil by reaching his second Test century at Lord’s. Smith’s innings showcased his skill, technique, and determination as he once again proved his mettle in the longest format of the game.
After scoring 110 off 184 balls, Smith ended up falling to debutant Josh Tongue, who grabbed his third wicket of the match. Ollie Robinson took the last Australian wicket by dismissing Josh Hazlewood, caught at first slip by Joe Root.
The visitors got all out for 416 in their first innings.
