Following the third ball of the 15th over, Bumrah opted to change his angle, coming around the wicket and delivering a well-pitched delivery angled towards the left-hander, just outside the fourth stump.
However, during the delivery stride, something caught Stokes’ attention behind Bumrah’s arm, causing him to momentarily lose focus and shuffle away from his stance.
Stokes’ delayed reaction to move away from his position resulted in Bumrah’s inability to halt his momentum during the run-up, leading to the ball being released prematurely from his hand.
Observing this, Stokes displayed visible frustration towards the match official, questioning why the bowler was not stopped from delivering the ball.
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Despite being a minor incident, Stokes’ animated response drew attention, prompting discussions among cricket fans on social media platforms.
