On Lord's Long Room Incident, Ex India Star's "Fish Market" Jibe

04.07.2023 - 03:49 sports.ndtv.com

The controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during Day 5 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's resulted in massive boos from the crowd and even an unwanted incident at the venue's famous Long Room.

Bairstow was given out after he walked out of his crease following a delivery from Cameron Green and wicketkeeper Alex Carey completed the dismissal.

While England fans were of the opinion that the play was over, the umpires decided that Bairstow did not signal before leaving the crease and was given out.

The crowd booed the Australia cricketers after the dismissal and even some members of Lord's confronted Usman Khawaja and David Warner at the Long Room.

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