The incident occurred within the 43rd over of the innings when England pacer Mark Wooden‘s perseverance lastly paid off as he induced an outdoor edge off Marnus Labuschagne, who had been irritating the English bowlers for the reason that begin of the day as he scored simply 9 off 82 deliveries.
Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow hardly moved considering Root would go for the catch however he stayed put. Root was late to react as he additionally thought that the ‘keeper would go for it. However Root rapidly made amends and made a sensational dive in the direction of his left to take a one-handed screamer and ship Labuschagne again to the pavilion.
Labuschagne was the one dismissal within the morning session of Day 2. Australia ended Day 1 at 61-1. Usman Khawaja and Labuschagne’s second-wicket stand crawled to 42 from 156 balls earlier than Root’s spectacular catch offered the breakthrough.
