Jonny Bairstow's controversial run-out has sparked a debate on social media, questioning the "spirit of the game." The incident took place during the 52nd over of Day 5 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's.
The English player wandered out of his ground after ducking a bouncer by Cameron Green and Aussie wicketkeeper Alex Carey made a perfect use of his awareness and threw the ball onto the stumps.
Many fans and former cricketers blasted the Pat Cummins-led and especially Alex Carey for playing an unfair game. Amid all the criticism, Australia captain Pat Cummins backed Carey for his decision and went on to compare Bairstow's dismissal to Mitchell Starc's controversial catch of Ben Duckett on Day 4, where the English batter was declared not out.
On Day 4, Ben Duckett got an edge and Starc took a diving catch at fine third man region. However, replays revealed that Starc had touched the ground with the ball while balancing his body after grabbing the ball in hand.