Watch: Rishi Sunak's "Sandpaper" Retort As Australian PM Brings Up Jonny Bairstows Dismissal In Meet

12.07.2023 - 04:05 sports.ndtv.com

The Ashes rivalry between Austrlian and England cricket teams have climbed new levels, with the Prime Ministers of the two countries getting involved in banter.

The two leaders of their respective countries were involved in a light-hearted crosstalk after the controversial Jonny Bairstow dismissal in the Lord's Test.

While most of the banter remained on social media after the conclusion of the Lord's Test, the two political leaders decided to take matters one step ahead as they both met on Tuesday.

In a video shared by the Austrlaian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, he and his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak poked fun at each other as they spoke about the ongoing Ashes. "I caught up with Prime Minister @RishiSunak to discuss progress with AUKUS, technology transfer, and economic challenges, as well as the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement." "And of course, we discussed the #Ashes." And of course we discussed the #Ashes pic.twitter.com/FeKESkb062 In the video shard by Albanese, he could be seen carrying a paper with 2-1 written on it, highlighting the lead that Australia have after the first three Tests.

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Australia's Alex Carey insisted he would have no qualms over repeating his controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow, should an unwary England batsman offer the chance in the final two Ashes Tests.

'I'd do it again," says Carey after controversial Bairstow dismissal

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said he would not hesitate to repeat his controversial stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow should a similar opportunity arise in the final two tests of the ongoing Ashes series.

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The ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia will be remembered for the cut-throat competition and intense game of cricket. Apart from all this, one thing which will definitely be considered among the biggest highlights of the series is the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey during the second Ashes Test at Lord's. The incident took place on Day 4 of the second Test when Bairstow wandered out of the crease after ducking a Cameron Green's bouncer, thinking the ball was dead. Carey took advantage of the situation and made a direct hit onto the stumps.

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The 'Spirit of Cricket' debate took the center stage after Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey controversially stumped Jonny Bairstow on Day 5 of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's last week. Bairstow ducked a Cameron Green bouncer and left his crease to have a chat with England captain Ben Stokes, who was standing on the non-striker's end. However, Carey threw the ball into the stumps, leaving everyone, including Bairstow, in disbelief. The decision was referred to the third umpire and the decision went against Bairstow and England.

"Would You Do It Again?" Pat Cummins Asked About Jonny Bairstow Dismissal. Reply Is...

The second Ashes Test between England and Australia grabbed a lot of limelight because of the infamous dismissal of Jonny Bairstow by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. The match ended in the favour of the visitors, who then took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. As both the teams are now gearing up for the third Ashes Test, which will begin on Thursday, Australia skipper Pat Cummins expressed his view on Bairstow's wicket and stated that he would not shy away from doing such a thing again if he gets an opportunity.

Ben Stokes Wants To 'Move On' From Jonny Bairstow Furore

England captain Ben Stokes insisted on Wednesday it was time "everyone moved on" from Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Australia won the match by 43 runs to go 2-0 up in the five-match series despite Stokes's stunning 155. But his on-field heroics were overshadowed by the extraordinary fall-out from Bairstow's unusual exit. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese have even traded verbal bouncers over the issue, which started when Bairstow was given out stumped by opposing wicketkeeper Alex Carey during what the England batsman thought was a break in play.