5 Instances when star batsmen refused to walk even after edging the ball

4. Michael Vaughan against Australia

Ashes have always been marred with controversial umpiring decisions in its history. One such instance happened when one of the most successful English skippers– Michael Vaughan was at the crease during the 2002-03 Ashes Test.

In the second Test, Vaughan attempted to drive the ball towards point off a length delivery by Andy Bichel. But Justin Langer took a diving stunner while diving to his right to give Australia their first breakthrough in the innings.

However, Vaughan refused to walk and the on-field umpire Steve Bucknor consulted the third umpire to check if Langer’s catch was legal or not. The catch was plucked by Langer only a few millimetres above the ground and to Australia’s disdain, Vaughan was given not out by the third umpire.

The English skipper went on to score a staggering 177 and opined later about the incident saying– “There are times as a batsman when you are given out and you aren’t”