Stokes wants to 'move on' from 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.
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Ex-ICC Elite Umpire Simon Taufel Astounded By "Hypocrisy And Lack Of Consistency" By Some People In Jonny Bairstow Ashes Episode
Lambasting the "hypocrisy and lack of consistency" shown by some following Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping in the recent Lord's Test, former ICC elite umpire Simon Taufel said people cite the 'spirit of the game' when they don't like a dismissal under the laws of cricket. Bairstow's controversial stumping in the second Ashes Test has opened a debate with the likes of England coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes saying it was not in the spirit of the game.
Just Stop Oil protestors invade Wimbledon as eco activists hurl confetti and force tennis showdown to be suspended
Just Stop Oil eco-yobs have disrupted play at Wimbledon after storming onto Court 18 this afternoon as they continue to protest at major sporting events. .
England omit Anderson in three changes for must-win third Ashes Test
England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley starting on Thursday, with express quick Mark Wood, seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes and spinner Moeen Ali recalled.Both Anderson and fellow paceman Josh Tongue have been rested as England bid to keep the Ashes alive at 2-0 down in the five-Test series following a 43-run defeat at Lord's last week.
"All These Boos...": What Stuart Broad Told Pat Cummins 'On Repeat' After Jonny Bairstow's Controversial Dismissal
The controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's sparked a massive controversy among cricket fans with several former and present cricketers weighing in on to the topic. England fast bowler Stuart Broad was one of Bairstow's teammates was visibly enraged by the umpire's decision to give him out under controversial circumstances and he was even heard on the stump mic having a heated conversation with Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey. Broad revealed on Tuesday that he was not pleased with the Australian cricketers handled the sensitive situation and also what he told Australia skipper Pat Cummins after coming on the crease.
England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Ashes test, Moeen and Wood included
England have made three changes for the third Ashes test against Australia which begins in Headingley on Thursday with Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood named in the side as the hosts look to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the series.
After 'Crybaby' Jibe, Australian Media Taking Ashes Controversy To A New Level, Claims Popular TV Journalist
After the second Ashes Test, suddenly the England-Australia rivalry has flared up. Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on the final day of the second Test started a series of attacks from both sides. Bairstow was given out when Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey threw the ball at the stumps after the England batsman walked out of his crease after ducking under a Cameron Green bouncer. There was confusion in the middle, Bairstow seemingly believing the ball was dead at the end of the over, but Australia were happy to proceed with a deeply divisive appeal.
No James Anderson As England Announce XI For 3rd Ashes Test vs Australia
England on Wednesday announced their playing XI for the all-important third Ashes Test against Australia, starting at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday. The hosts have made three changes to side which was beaten last week at Lord's. As expected, veteran pacer James Anderson has been excluded from the XI, with tearaway fast bowler Mark Wood replacing him. Meanwhile, Chris Woakes also makes his return to the side, while Moeen Ali is also back after missing the second Test due to an injury.