Stokes' SCG Touch Sparks Ashes Row: Legends Question Conduct

• England captain Ben Stokes put his arm around Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during a heated exchange at the SCG.
• The incident occurred on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test after Labuschagne's constant jibes from the non-striker's end.
• Australian legends Brett Lee and Adam Gilchrist questioned if touching an opponent is appropriate, regardless of intent.
• News.com.au claims Stokes told Labuschagne to “shut the **** up” before umpires intervened.
• Stokes later dismissed Labuschagne for 48, with Australia finishing Day 2 on 166/2.

Why It Matters: Australian legends criticize Ben Stokes for touching Marnus Labuschagne during a heated Ashes confrontation.