The 3 most contentious Ashes moments ever

Matt Prior reprieved by a no-ball

An Englishman would opine that there are fewer worse sights than a celebrating Aussie. Even better than that, however, is watching one revelling in a wicket that hasn’t actually been given.

That’s what happened on the second day in the crucial fourth Test in the 2010-11 Ashes. After Australia were humbled, all out for 98 on Boxing Day in the iconic MCG, England wasted no time in exerting their authority with the bat. But the hosts smelt blood after dismissing a middle order of Pietersen, Collingwood and Bell in quick succession and when Matt Prior was caught behind off Mitchell Johnson, the pendulum swung back towards Australia.

Umpire Aleem Dar had other ideas though. Johnson had overstepped the line marking on the grass. No ball. Matt Prior went on to support Jonathan Trott in a partnership of 172 as England won the Test, the next Test and the Ashes in style.