England were their own worst enemy once again early on Day 2 in second Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Ollie Robinson had Marnus Labuschagne caught behind off a no ball after replays showed the England quick had overstepped, giving Labuschagne a fourth life during his marathon stay at the crease.
The Queenslander was eventually dismissed shortly after for 103 off 305 balls – his first Ashes century and sixth overall in just his 20th Test.
It’s the second time England have had an Australian batsman dismissed off a no ball this series.
David Warner was bowled off a Ben Stokes no ball in Brisbane. Warner was on just 17 at the time and went on to make 94.
You couldn't script it...
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Marnus edges behind off Robinson...
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“It’s just so unprofessional from England,” SEN Test Cricket caller Gerard Whateley said.
“They’re sabotaging their own efforts in every imaginable way by overstepping the front line and gifting Marnus Labuschagne a fourth crack at things.
“It’s daft cricket.
“What does it do to morale? This is a team that has made every imaginable mistake on these shores in five days of cricket and then they start off doing that (no ball).”
Former Test opener Simon Katich added: “I’m speechless. I’m absolutely speechless.”
Australia moved to 5/302 at the dinner break with Steve Smith (55) and Alex Carey (5) the not out batsmen.
Travis Head (18) and Cameron Green (2) were dismissed during the first session.
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