Adelaide, Dec 16 : Fast bowler Stuart Broad on Thursday became the third England cricketer to feature in 150 Tests when he stepped in the field for the second Ashes game against Australia in Adelaide.
Broad, selected ahead of spinner Jack Leach, become just the 10th player in Test history to reach the 150th Test milestone.
He celebrated his rare feat by removing opener Marcus Harris with the new pink ball courtesy of a wonderful catch taken by wicket-keeper Jos Buttler.
James Anderson, who is also included in the playing squad for Adelaide Test, is leading the elite group with 167 Tests while former captain Alastair Cook played 161 Tests.
The day-night Test at Adelaide Oval began dramatically as Australia skipper Pat Cummins was ruled out of the match after coming into contact with a coronavirus case, leaving Steve Smith back in charge for the first time since the 2018 sandpaper scandal.David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne struck half-centuries as Australia dominated the second session of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
At the tea break on Day One, Australia were 129/1 in 53 overs with Warner batting on 65 and Labuschagne (batting 53) stitching an unbeaten 125-run stand.Resuming on 45/1 at the dinner break, James Anderson bowled a probing spell, testing Warner and Labuschagne.
It resulted in the duo having a few nervous moments.
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Stuart Broad becomes third England cricketer to play 150 Tests
After being infected with coronavirus, Pat Cummins of Australia was removed from the Test match at Adelaide Oval.
Steve Smith took over the bat for the first time since 2018.Australia won the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval with a dominating second session.
Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner each scored half-centuries.Australia was 129/1 after 53 overs.
Warner batted 65 runs and Labuschagne bat 53.Australia finished Day One with an unbeaten total of 125 runs.
After a 45/1 dinner break, James Anderson played a challenging spell and tested Warner’s abilities.The duo had a few nerve-racking moments.
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