Stokes Erupts at Labuschagne in Fiery Ashes Clash: "Shut the F*** Up!"

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News18•05-01-2026, 14:18
Stokes Erupts at Labuschagne in Fiery Ashes Clash: "Shut the F*** Up!"
- •England skipper Ben Stokes and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne had a heated on-field altercation during the Sydney Ashes Test.
- •The incident occurred after Labuschagne pulled out of his stance as Stokes ran in to bowl, then exchanged words after hitting a boundary.
- •Stokes was seen telling Labuschagne to "shut the f*** up" before later putting an arm around him.
- •Australian pacer Michael Neser noted Labuschagne's competitive nature, while Alyssa Healy questioned England's delayed passion.
- •The fiery exchange happened during a tense Day 2, where Australia had the final say despite Joe Root's century.
Why It Matters: Stokes and Labuschagne's fiery exchange adds drama to the Ashes, highlighting on-field tensions.
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