Ashes 2023: WATCH – Labuschagne, Khawaja confront a spectator shouting “boring” at Australian players during 5th Test

The incident happened after the third day's play at The Oval.

The 2023 edition of Ashes has produced a riveting contest between bat and ball. Besides, the fans have also witnessed some controversial moments both on and off the field.

During the second Ashes Test, the crowd accused the Australian team of cheating while some visiting players were abused by MCC members in Lord’s long room at Lunch break. It all happened after Jonny Bairstow’s controversial stumping by Alex Carey on Day 5.

Now, a fresh footage has surfaced on social media where Australian cricketers Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja can be seen confronting a spectator at stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

After the close of play, Pat Cummins and his men were marching down towards the dressing room and it was then an England fan shouted “boring” at every player.

However, the spectator restrained himself after Khawaja and Labuschagne confronted him. Khawaja told the man to “calm down”, while Labuschagne asked him, “What did you say? What did you say, mate? You’re just about to go at everyone else.”

Here’s the video:

Coming to the Oval Test, Australia are chasing England’s target of 384 in the fourth innings. Initially, it seemed that the target would be tough to chase but the visitors batted exceptionally well to find themselves at 135/0 at stumps on Day 4.

Australia need 249 runs on the final day with 10 wickets in hand. David Warner and Usman Khawaja remain unbeaten in the middle on 58 and 69, respectively.