England's Stuart Broad was in the middle of a big controversy in the opening Ashes Test of 2013 at Trent Bridge. While England were batting in the second innings, Broad deflected a ball by Australia's Ashton Agar and the catch was taken by Michael Clarke at first slip. However, the umpire Aleem Dar adjudged it as not out. The Australians were surprised, as were spectators. But they could not appeal against the decisio since they had already lost both their reviews before that incident. Broad did not walk, although the nip was extremely evident on replays. He went on to score 65 runs and compiled 138 runs with Ian Bell. That stand ensured England won the match by a mere 14 runs and gained a 1-0 lead in the Ashes series. Watch the video here: It's @StuartBroad8's birthday - how he didn't win an Oscar for this, we will never know…pic.twitter.com/6EaReYWMc0 — The Cricketer (@TheCricketerMag) June 24, 2025 The incident created a large controversy throughout social media and cricket forums. It was called "against the spirit of the game" by many, with others claiming players usually don't walk unless they are given out by the umpire. Also Read | Pat Cummins Backs Cameron Green For ‘Number 3’ in Tests Broad came to his own defense after the game. In an interview with the BBC, he explained, "My first comment on that whole incident is I could name you 18 or 19 players who played in an Ashes series who nicked it and didn't walk." He added: "We could be here all day if I named players from the past. I am trying to think of someone in the modern game who is consistently a walker." He added the big drama occurred only because Australia had lost their two reviews and were unable to take the decision upstairs. It was one of the most discussed moments of the 2013 Ashes and is remembered today as a turning point in that tightly fought Test match.