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Justin Chadwick

EXPLAINED: Stumping controversy avoided as smith takes high ground | Vintage Vibes

Australia have avoided a repeat of the Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy after deciding to withdraw an appeal during their Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan in Lahore.

Afghanistan had just run a single to take the score to 8-248 at the end of the 47th over when tail-ender Noor Ahmad made his way to the middle of the pitch to talk to his teammate.

Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis whipped off the bails as soon as Noor left his crease, and the on-field umpires sent the half-hearted appeal to the third umpire.

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