Published 14:40 IST, August 25th 2019

Shane Warne left shocked by Nathan Lyon's turner in Ashes to Joe Denly

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne was left shell-shocked after Nathan Lyon bowled an extraordinary turner to England's Joe Denly, a familiar sight for him.

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
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Former Australian spinner Shane Warne was left shell-shocked after Nathan Lyon bowled an extraordinary turner to England's Joe Denly. Joe Root and Joe Denly held fort for England on Day three after a miserable collapse for a mere 67 runs in first innings. Chasing a target of 359 runs, England are left with seven wickets in hand, as y will hope to make a huge comeback in order to stake a claim for Ashes urn. Australia is leing series by 1-0 and are inching closer to victory despite playing without Steve Smith. Concussion substitute and replacement for Steve Smith Marnus Labuschagne played a remarkable kck of 80 runs, helping Australia put more runs on board and eventually set a target of 359 runs. 

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Nathan Lyon's turner leaves Shane Warne gobsmacked

Australia's Nathan Lyon has h a wicketless match in second Ashes Test but has mand to create an impact for visitors with some skillful bowling that left batsmen clueless. England were at 141 runs for loss of two wickets when Nathan Lyon bowled an incredible turner, a delivery that can be compared to Shane Warne's ball of century, to Joe Denly. ball pitched outside off and me a quick turn, cutting into batsman's leg side as it hit Denly's p. Shane Warne, who was at commentatory box, was left speechless seeing Nathan Lyon's delivery.

Nathan Lyon and co appealed almost immediately to umpire, asking for an LBW. A review was taken by visitors and Hawk-eye revealed that ball h taken a huge turn after pitching and was seen missing leg stumps. Neverless, turn of ball was a magnificent sight to see, especially for a player like Shane Warne. Visuals of commentatory box reveal Shae Warne's shock and excitement as Hawk-eye review is played on giant screen.  See delivery here: 

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Joe Root, Denly hold ground for England

After a shocking collapse in first innings, England came out with more determination to chase down 359-run target set by Australia. hosts lost ir openers Rory Burns and Jason Roy in earlier part of innings following which Joe Root and Joe Denly stayed put on field, frustrating Australian bowlers. Joe Root remained unbeaten at 75 runs off 189 deliveries while Joe Denly me 50 runs off 155 balls before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. With vice-skipper Ben Stokes out to bat alongside skipper Joe Root, England will w hope to st a miraculous turnaround in order to keep Ashes urn within ir sight. Australia, on or hand, were mounting pressure on England with ir pace attack but were left frustrated at end of Day three. 

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13:51 IST, August 25th 2019