Ben Stokes Escapes Fine After Heated Clash with Labuschagne in Ashes Test

• Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne had a heated exchange during the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
• Stokes was heard telling Labuschagne to "shut up" and made physical contact, prompting umpire intervention.
• Despite the confrontation, Stokes is unlikely to face a fine or reprimand from match referee Jeff Crowe.
• The incident is deemed minor, falling below the threshold for ICC disciplinary action.
• A similar past incident involving Akash Deep and Ben Duckett also resulted in no action.

Why It Matters: Stokes avoids disciplinary action for his altercation with Labuschagne, deemed a minor incident by officials.