Stuart Broad stood his ground after a massive edge was caught at slip, refusing to walk. The umpire gave him not out, infuriating Australia.
During the 1st Ashes Test at Trent Bridge in 2013, Stuart Broad edged a delivery from Ashton Agar straight to first slip via the wicketkeeper's gloves. The edge was massive and clearly visible to everyone in the ground — except, apparently, the umpire, who gave it not out.
Broad stood his ground and refused to walk, which was his right under the Laws of Cricket. Australia were furious, with players unable to believe the decision. There was no DRS available for the series (the BCCI had opposed its use), meaning Australia had no avenue to challenge the decision. Broad went on to score important runs that influenced the result.
The incident divided cricket opinion sharply. Some argued Broad was within his rights and that the responsibility lies with the umpire, not the batsman. Others felt it was against the spirit of cricket to stand when you clearly knew you were out. Australian coach Darren Lehmann's subsequent comments urging fans to make Broad cry escalated the controversy further. The incident became a recurring talking point throughout the Ashes summer.
No formal action — standing your ground is a batsman's right. But the incident fuelled the Ashes fire and debates about sportsmanship vs gamesmanship.
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