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Australian Players Request For More Security For Families For 3rd Ashes Test: Report

With the third Ashes Test set to begin on Thursday in Leeds, Australia can expect to face a motivated England and a furious crowd at Headingley. The visiting side was on the receiving end of a chorus of boos and abuses after Alex Carey controversially stumped Jonny Bairstow on Day 5 of the second Test at Lord's, which Australia won by 43 runs. Bairstow ducked a bouncer from Cameron Green, but was stumped after leaving his crease without informing the keeper or the leg umpire.

On Jonny Bairstow 'Spirit Of Cricket' Debate, Ashwin's Take Is Full Of Sarcasm

Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a jibe at the ones who have been criticising Alex Carey and the Australian cricket team for stumping Jonny Bairstow in a controversial manner in the second Ashes Test. After ducking a slow bouncer from Cameron Green, Bairstow had immediately left his crease to have a chat with Ben Stokes in the middle, believing that the ball was 'dead'. This is when Carey threw the ball at the stumps and appealed for the wicket of Bairstow. The decision was sent upstairs and the third umpire ruled it out.

Ravichandran Ashwin Has A Sarcastic Take On 'Spirit Of Cricket' After Jonny Bairstow Controversy

Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a jibe at the ones who have been criticising Alex Carey and the Australian cricket team for stumping Jonny Bairstow in a controversial manner in the second Ashes Test. After ducking a slow bouncer from Cameron Green, Bairstow had immediately left his crease to have a chat with Ben Stokes in the middle, believing that the ball was 'dead'. This is when Carey threw the ball at the stumps and appealed for the wicket of Bairstow. The decision was sent upstairs and the third umpire ruled it out.

"Within The Rules Of The Game": Jonny Bairstow's Old Comment On His Cheeky Stumping Goes Viral

The controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during the second Ashes Test has formed divided opinions on internet. While some are backing Alex Carey for his smart approach, others are criticising the wicketkeeper and the Australian cricket team for effecting such a dismissal. After ducking a slow bouncer from Cameron Green, Bairstow had immediately left his crease to have a chat with Ben Stokes in the middle. This is when Carey threw the ball at the stumps and appealed for the wicket of Bairstow. The decision was sent upstairs and the third umpire ruled it out.

Ben Stokes's Epic Response As Australian Newspaper Brands Him 'Crybaby'

The Lord's Test battle between England and Australian players might have ended on the field on Sunday but it continues between the media outlets of the two countries. After Monday's papers in the United Kingdom took a dig at the Australian team over the controversial Jonny Bairstow dismissal, the Aussie media hit back with 'crybabies' tag for Ben Stokes and his team on Tuesday morning. Seeing one of the newspaper front pages go viral on social media, Stokes couldn't resist taking a hilarious swipe.

"I'm Somewhat...": Australia Head Coach On Brendon McCullum's Comment Post Jonny Bairstow Dismissal

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is "disappointed" by his England counterpart Brendon McCullum's comments following Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping that has become a flash point of the Ashes series. After the second Test, which England lost by 43 runs, McCullum said the dismissal -- which was followed by a heated argument between few MCC members and Australian openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner -- will impact the relations between the two teams. "I can't imagine we'll be having a beer any time soon. From our point of view, we've got three Test matches to try and land some blows and try and win the Ashes and that's where our focus will be," the England red-ball coach said on Sunday.

"He Is A freak...": Australia Star Praises England Skipper Ben Stokes

Following his side's 43-run win over England in the second Ashes Test on Sunday, star Australian batter Steve Smith called Ben Stokes' innings "an unbelievable player who has done some incredible things." Ben Stokes' incredible knock of 155 runs couldn't secure the win for his side as Australian bowlers bounced and won the 2nd Ashes Test by 43 runs at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Stokes heroics in vain as Australia triumph amid angry scenes at Lord's

Ben Stokes produced another astonishing Ashes performance at Lord’s, but his dazzling century was not enough to save England from defeat as Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal sparked fury in the second Test.

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Australian Players Request For More Security For Families For 3rd Ashes Test: Report

On Jonny Bairstow 'Spirit Of Cricket' Debate, Ashwin's Take Is Full Of Sarcasm

Ravichandran Ashwin Has A Sarcastic Take On 'Spirit Of Cricket' After Jonny Bairstow Controversy

"Within The Rules Of The Game": Jonny Bairstow's Old Comment On His Cheeky Stumping Goes Viral

Ben Stokes's Epic Response As Australian Newspaper Brands Him 'Crybaby'

"I'm Somewhat...": Australia Head Coach On Brendon McCullum's Comment Post Jonny Bairstow Dismissal

"He Is A freak...": Australia Star Praises England Skipper Ben Stokes

Stokes heroics in vain as Australia triumph amid angry scenes at Lord's