Watch: Drama Unfolds As No-Ball Denies Mitchell Marsh Wicket. Gets Final Laugh

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh’s pleasure was minimize brief after he overstepped a supply on Day 1 of the continuing third Test in opposition to Pakistan on the Sydney Cricket Ground. Marsh compelled an inside edge from Pakistan captain Shan Masood and the catch was taken at second slip by Steve Smith. This sparked joyous celebrations from Marsh and the Australian gamers, just for the umpire to sign to a no-ball. Marsh appeared dissatisfied as he had a wry smile on his face. However, the all-rounder had the final snort as he acquired the higher of Masood 10 balls later.

Masood acquired a thick edge and Smith accomplished a straightforward catch as soon as once more. The video has now gone viral on social media.

Mitch Marsh acquired the wicket of Shan Masood – but it surely was a no ball!

However, 10 balls later, he acquired him once more! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/bJxYikSIIc

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2024

Earlier, Pakistan captain Masood received the toss and selected to bat below sunny skies within the third Test in opposition to Australia on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

It would be the 112th Test match on the venerable SCG and likewise the 112th and closing Test for Australia opening batsman David Warner.

However, Australia made early inroads as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood dismissed Abdullah Shafique and debutant Saim Ayub inside the primary two overs. Both did not open their account.

Pakistan lurched to 4 for 2 and for a time seemed to be consolidating with Babar Azam taking part in three superb cowl drives to the ropes earlier than he was out on first-hour drinks for 26.

Cummins appealed vociferously for lbw however was turned down by the umpire, solely to hunt a evaluation and get the decision he sought, leaving the vacationers tottering at 39 for 3.

Saud Shakeel copped a nasty blow on the collarbone from a Cummins lifter and within the Australian skipper’s subsequent over he prodded a catch behind to Carey for 5, leaving his facet additional within the mire at 47 for 4.

Pakistan are presently 9 wickets down, however crossed the 250 run mark within the closing session, following half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha.

Australia clinched the three-match collection with a tense 79-run win within the second Test in Melbourne over Christmas.

(With AFP Inputs)