Quick hits: Marnus caught in ugly exchange after all-time send off
Marnus Labuschagne is involved in an ugly moment of DRS drama after giving a retaliatory send off, as Temba Bavuma throws his wicket away in the shadows of stumps. Here are the quick hits from day three of the third Test between Australia and South Africa.
Marnus Labuschagne was embroiled in an unpleasant DRS controversy following a retaliatory send-off. On day three of the third Test between Australia and South Africa, with the South Africans trailing by five runs, Mitchell Starc dismissed Marques Ackerman with a searing bouncer. Ackerman lost his balance and collided with a helmet and bat upon impact, before being bowled out.
The umpire raised his finger, and a referral was called, but was denied due to the timer reaching zero. Labuschagne, clearly agitated, voiced his opinion via the stump mic. Meanwhile, Travis Head approached Ackerman's camp, offering a peace gesture before turning back to Labuschagne, questioning his well-being. Ackerman was eventually dismissed for 62 runs, despite the review being permitted.
This exchange added to the contentious nature of the series. Later, off spinner Simon Harmer dismissed Travis Head and Alex Carey, leading to Australia securing a 100-run first-innings lead with a total of 429 runs.
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