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Watch: Jonny Bairstow 'Routine' Exposes Reason Behind Alex Carey Stumping

England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow has been in the headlines ever since his controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Alex Carey's decision to throw the ball at the stumps while Bairstow was still in his crease gave Australia a big reward, in the form of the English batter's wicket. While there remains a 'spirit of cricket' debate around the dismissal, the letter of the law allowed what happened on the field. Now, a video has emerged highlighting Bairstow's 'routine' that prompted Carey to throw the ball at the stumps.

Did Umpire Think Ball Was Dead Too? Stuart Broad Gives New Twist To Jonny Bairstow Saga

Australia's 43-run win in the second Ashes Test at Lord's was nothing less than a sucker punch for England, especially after Jonny Bairstow was controversially stumped by Alex Carey. Bairstow's dismissal has sparked a debate over whether Carey and Australia's actions were in the 'spirit of cricket'. While a lot has been said and written with regards to the incident at Lord's, England pacer Stuart Broad feels that Bairstow wasn't trying to take any unfair advantage by leaving his crease.

Families could save hundreds by booking Center Parc holidays in Europe instead of UK, investigation claims

Families planning a Center Parcs getaway in the UK might want to reconsider their destination as new analysis reveals potential savings of "hundreds of pounds" by opting for the continent instead. Consumer group Which? has published a study into the costs of four-night stays at 16 sites across England, France, and Belgium for various holiday periods. Their research found that, on average, a family of four would spend £1,274 in the UK, compared to £701 in Belgium and £833 in France.