Root Escapes Dismissal After No-Ball Ruling in Edgbaston Test
England captain Joe Root was given a reprieve after being bowled for 23, with the delivery ruled a no-ball, as England chased 130 to win the third and final Test at Edgbaston.
England captain Joe Root was bowled for 23 runs by bowler Mohammed Ali during the third and final Test at Edgbaston, according to BBC Sport.
The dismissal was initially celebrated by the bowling side, but the delivery was subsequently overturned after replays confirmed it was a no-ball, allowing Root to continue his innings.
At the time of the incident, England were 35-2 in their pursuit of a target of 130 runs to win the match, BBC Sport reported.
The moment was described by commentators as a significant let-off for Root and England, who were looking to close out victory in the deciding Test of the series.
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