Stuart Broad rages after learning lbw was out that Ben Stokes failed to review

A horror day for England in the Ashes was summed up by a bungled review decision which left Stuart Broad raging.

Having fought back on day two after a wretched first day, the hosts tumbled to 325 all out, having resumed on a reasonably healthy 278-4, with a string of irresponsible shots leading to a first innings deficit of 91.

England needed to make early breakthroughs with the ball but despite favourable bowling conditions at a gloomy Lord’s, the Aussies steadily increased their already sizable lead.

At 108-1, Broad appealed loudly for lbw against Marnus Labuschagne. After a chat involving some of the team’s senior players, captain Ben Stokes opted not to ask for a review, believing it was going down the leg side.

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However, Hawkeye showed the ball would have in fact clattered into the stumps. That crushing news soon got back to Broad, with coach Brendon McCullum indicating so from the dressing room.

Broad, who is known for his fiery temperament, threw a hand up in frustration and ranted to himself before completing the over and then muttering away again.

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However, there was a lack of sympathy for Broad from fans on social media, with some accusing the Nottinghamshire paceman of ‘crying wolf’ too many times.

One fan pointed out: “Only has himself to blame with his consistent dreadful reviews. Had he had his way moments earlier we’d have lost two reviews.” Another said: “He’s only got himself to blame – boy that cried wolf!”

A third commented: “He thinks everything is out and would cost us 3 reviews every innings so this time it didn’t work. [Jonny] Bairstow didn’t move down leg so must have thought it was straight all though doesn’t move his feet anyway.”

That particular blunder did not prove too costly as Labuschagne was soon out for 30 off the bowling of Jimmy Anderson. However, all in all, the day was a potential sledgehammer to England’s hopes of regaining the Urn, with Australia 221 runs in front with eight wickets left.

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