MCC suspends three members for row with Australia players after Bairstow dismissal

03.07.2023 - 07:07 thenationalnews.com

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has suspended three members for getting into an altercation with Australia players following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Sunday.

Bairstow was given out when Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey threw the ball at the stumps after the England batsman walked out of his crease after ducking under a Cameron Green bouncer.

There was confusion in the middle, Bairstow seemingly believing the ball was dead at the end of the over, but Australia were happy to proceed with a deeply divisive appeal.

The umpires sent the decision upstairs for review by TV umpire Marais Erasmus, who had no option but to confirm Bairstow's dismissal.

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