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'Unreserved Apology' Issued To Australia For Heated Exchange In Lord's Long Room

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Sunday "unreservedly apologised" to the Australian team after its few members allegedly abused several visiting players in the Lord's Long Room following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on the fifth day of the second Ashes Test. In the 52nd over, Bairstow ducked a slow bouncer from Cameron Green and ventured out of the crease thinking that the ball was already 'dead'. However, Alex Carey broke the stumps and third umpire Marais Erasmus adjudged it stumped in favour of Australia.

"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.

Pat Cummins' One-Word Response To "Ben Stokes Would've Withdrawn Appeal" Question

Another Ashes Test ended on a controversial note after England's Jonny Bairstow was run-out in a bizarre manner by Australia's wicket-keeper Alex Carey. Bairstow, thinking the ball was dead, wandered out of his crease and Carey used the moment to shatter the stumps. After the decision was referred to the third umpire, Bairstwo was given out, much to the disappointment of fans and the English team. When Pat Cummins was asked about the incident, in reference to England skipper Ben Stokes saying he would've withdrawn the appeal, the Australia captain gave a one-word response.

"If Shoe Was On The Other Foot...": Ben Stokes' Blunt Take On Jonny Bairstow Run-Out

England captain Ben Stokes insisted he would not have wanted to win a game of cricket with the kind of dismissal that led to Jonny Bairstow's controversial exit during Australia's victory in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Shortly before lunch on Sunday's final day, Bairstow -- the last of England's recognised batsmen -- fell for 10 in bizarre fashion when he wandered out of his ground after ducking a Cameron Green bouncer and quick-thinking wicketkeeper Alex Carey under-armed the ball onto the stumps.

"That's A Disgrace": Australia Legend Reacts To Umpire's Decision On Mitchell Starc's Catch

Legendary Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath was left disappointment by the third umpire's decision on a controversial catch taken by Mitchell Starc on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test. During England's chase of 371 runs in the final innings of the game, Ben Duckett got an edge and Starc took a diving catch at fine third man region. Upon finishing the catch, the Australia star had a big smile on his face, confident that he did enough to send the England batter packing.

ENG vs AUS: Australia Win 2nd Test Against England, Lead Ashes 2-0

Australia took a stranglehold on the Ashes series after beating England by 43 runs in a fiery and controversial second Test in Lord's on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. England captain Ben Stokes hit a stunning 155 after Jonny Bairstow was controversially given out stumped after straying out of his ground on the last day. But England were bowled out for 327 chasing a stiff target of 371. Australia captain Pat Cummins led the attack with 3-69.

"Quality Has Not Been...": Sourav Ganguly's Sharp Take On India-Pakistan Rivalry

The on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan has been legendary over the years and the fanfare around their match in the ICC World Cup 2023 on October 15 has already been dominating major headlines. While the cricketing world has been waiting for the match, former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly believes that the quality of the rivalry has deteriorated in the recent past. In a recent interaction, Ganguly said that India have won most of the recent meetings between the two traditional rivals and although the hype is still intact, the lack of quality has severely dented the competition.

Usman Khawaja In Heated Exchange With MCC Members Inside Lord's Long Room

Australia star Usman Khawaja was seen involved in a verbal spat with one of the MCC members while walking towards the dressing room during Lunch on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. The incident took place in the long room of Lord's when Khawaja with his Australian team members was heading for lunch on the final day. This is when the member said something to Khawaja and the duo confronted each other. Whatever be the words, it didn't please Khawaja for sure as the player was seemingly unhappy and irked. The security had to intervene to separate the two.

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'Unreserved Apology' Issued To Australia For Heated Exchange In Lord's Long Room

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

Pat Cummins' One-Word Response To "Ben Stokes Would've Withdrawn Appeal" Question

"If Shoe Was On The Other Foot...": Ben Stokes' Blunt Take On Jonny Bairstow Run-Out

"That's A Disgrace": Australia Legend Reacts To Umpire's Decision On Mitchell Starc's Catch

ENG vs AUS: Australia Win 2nd Test Against England, Lead Ashes 2-0

"Quality Has Not Been...": Sourav Ganguly's Sharp Take On India-Pakistan Rivalry

Usman Khawaja In Heated Exchange With MCC Members Inside Lord's Long Room