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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.

Usman Khawaja Singled Out For Abuse In Lord's Long room, Claims Report

The unfortunate confrontation of the Australian players by the English crowd at Lord's Long Room has left the entire world utterly disappointed. The crowd booed the Australia cricketers, showing the retaliation over the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during the Day 5 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia. Apart from this, some members of Lord's confronted Usman Khawaja and David Warner at the Long Room, which has grabbed everyone's attention. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) also issued an apology to the Pat Cummins-led team regarding the same.

"Pretty Easy For Ben Stokes...": Ricky Ponting Questions England Captain's Comments On Jonny Bairstow Dismissal

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting questioned England's skipper Ben Stokes's comments on Jonny Bairstow's dismissal on Day 5 of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series. While many fans have deemed Bairstow's dismissal as debatable, Stokes also went on to question the decision and suggest in the post-match presentation that the dismissal occurred on the final delivery of Green's over and should have allowed Bairstow to depart his crease and speak with his captain immediately.

"I Walked Out Of My Crease...": Australia Star Makes Stunning Jonny Bairstow Revelation From First Ashes Test

Since the controversial dismissal of England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow on Day 5 of the Lord's Test, the cricketing fraternity is divided in deciding if it was right for Australia to play by the 'rules of the game' but keep the 'spirit of the game' aside. While England captain Ben Stokes said that he wouldn't want to win the game in such a manner, Australia batter Travis Head has revealed that Bairstow tired to dismiss him in the same manner during the Edgbaston Test, and the two even had a chat about it.

Tensions simmer ahead of third Ashes Test as Bairstow dismissal controversy rages on

The Ashes series has taken a decidedly serious turn with battle lines redrawn following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Test at Lord's.

Old Video Of Jonny Bairstow Resurfaces Showing Him Applying Almost Same Tactic That Got Him Out In Ashes Test. Watch

Since Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal grabbed the headlines in the second Ashes Test, the social media has been abuzz with both the Australian and the England camps targetting each other. 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.

Watch: With Video Evidence, Ex India Star Calls Out "English Cricket's Hypocrisy"

Amid the uproar in the England cricketing spectrum over the controversial dismissal of Ben Stokes on Day 5 of the Lord's Test, there are many who have called out the team's "hypocrisy". As a number of fans share video evidence of occasions where Englan players had themselves inflicted dubious dismissals, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has also joined the bandwagon. Chopra reacting to a video from 2022, highlighted how England have themselves failed to lift the 'spirit of the game' themselves.

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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

Usman Khawaja Singled Out For Abuse In Lord's Long room, Claims Report

"Pretty Easy For Ben Stokes...": Ricky Ponting Questions England Captain's Comments On Jonny Bairstow Dismissal

"I Walked Out Of My Crease...": Australia Star Makes Stunning Jonny Bairstow Revelation From First Ashes Test

Tensions simmer ahead of third Ashes Test as Bairstow dismissal controversy rages on

Old Video Of Jonny Bairstow Resurfaces Showing Him Applying Almost Same Tactic That Got Him Out In Ashes Test. Watch

Watch: With Video Evidence, Ex India Star Calls Out "English Cricket's Hypocrisy"