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Broad backing England to turn increasingly toxic Ashes series around

Stuart Broad has urged England to thrive on growing Ashes hostility and 'bring the fire' to Headingley as they seek a historic fightback. Broad was in the thick of the tensions which spilled over into the Long Room on the final day of the second Test at Lord's, entering the fray after the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow. Ad The 37-year-old was heard on the on-field microphone labelling the incident 'the worst thing I've seen in cricket' as the tourists went on to seal a 43-run victory which put one hand on the urn.

"Your Job As A Batsman...": Ex-Australia Skipper's Blunt Remark On Jonny Bairstow's Incident

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has reminded cricketers that if stumping is one of the modes of dismissals permitted by the laws of the game then it's entirely the batsman's responsibility to guard his wicket. England batter Jonny Bairstow's dismissal on the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's has brought stumping into focus again with discussion about spirit of the game overriding the rules of cricket. On the final day of the second Test, Bairstow ducked a slow bouncer from Australia's Cameron Green and walked out of the crease, thinking that the ball was already 'dead'.

"Complete Naivety": Ex-England Captain Blasts Jonny Bairstow Over Controversial Incident

The final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's Cricket ground witnessed a debatable moment in the 52nd over when Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped out English batsman Jonny Bairstow with a direct throw. England's former captain Mike Atherton said that it was dozy cricket from Bairstow. Alex Carey with his direct throw ran out Jonny Bairstow who was outside of his crease. Jonny Bairstow was in an apparent dilemma and walked back to the pavilion having scored 10 runs off 22 balls that included two boundaries.

"Wouldn't Play That Way": England Women's Star On Jonny Bairstow Dismissal Saga

England's woman cricketer Lauren Bell extended her support to the men's side after the arguable stumping of Jonny Bairstow by Alex Carey at Lord's in the second test. The Lord's match witnessed a debatable moment in the 52nd over when Australia wicket-keeper Carey ran out England batter Bairstow with a direct throw. Bairstow batting at 10 runs was stunned by the dismissal as he was not expecting a throw from the wicket-keeper as he just walked off the crease after leaving the ball. Many cricketers criticised the dismissal and called it against the spirit of the game.

Diplomacy burnt to Ashes: Now Australian PM Albanese also wades into cricket row

The British and Australian prime ministers have traded verbal bouncers after a controversial Test match between the two sides that has rocked the usually genteel world of cricket.

Yorkshire to tighten security for third Ashes at Headingley

Yorkshire County Cricket Club said they have ramped up security for this week's third Ashes test at Headingley after 'Just Stop Oil' protesters disrupted the second match between England and Australia at Lord's.

Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Expression During Handshake With Pat Cummins Says It All In Viral Video

The animosity between England and Australian players is going to intensify even further after wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow was controversially stumped by Alex Carey on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. While Australia did everything within the rules of the game, the dismissal did trigger the spirit of cricket debate among fans and former cricketers. After the conclusion of the game on Sunday, a video emerged on social media where Bairstow could be seen having a rather 'cold' handshake with Australia skipper Pat Cummins.

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.

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Broad backing England to turn increasingly toxic Ashes series around

"Your Job As A Batsman...": Ex-Australia Skipper's Blunt Remark On Jonny Bairstow's Incident

"Complete Naivety": Ex-England Captain Blasts Jonny Bairstow Over Controversial Incident

"Wouldn't Play That Way": England Women's Star On Jonny Bairstow Dismissal Saga

Diplomacy burnt to Ashes: Now Australian PM Albanese also wades into cricket row

Yorkshire to tighten security for third Ashes at Headingley

Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Expression During Handshake With Pat Cummins Says It All In Viral Video

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