On Day 4 of the Ashes 2023, the first game unfolded into an intriguing battle, with England holding a lead of 101 runs. The Australian pacers had already impressed everyone with their remarkable performance on the previous day, and Pat Cummins carried that momentum into the first session on Monday.
He produced a delivery during the 17th over that would be remembered as one of the most exceptional moments in the match, earning him immense praise.
As Ollie Pope faced the last ball of Cummins’ over, the bowler executed a sharp inswinging yorker, precisely aiming it at the blockhole. The ball swung back sharply, catching Pope off guard.
Unfortunately, Pope couldn’t bring his bat down in time, and the ball snuck through his defense, crashing into the off stump.
The perfect yorker 😍
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Despite getting dismissed by an extraordinary delivery, Pope graciously acknowledged Cummins’ skill with an expression of appreciation before making his way back to the pavilion. The incident caught the attention of Twitterati, who showered Cummins with accolades for his brilliance on the field.