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ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes 2023 Live Score: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh Steady Australia After Lunch

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 1 Live: Australia are four wickets down on Day 1 of the ongoing third Ashes Test against England at Headingley. For England, Stuart Broad has picked two wickets while Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood have taken a wicket each so far. This comes after England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. In the last match, England had to face their second defeat in the series. Even after Ben Stokes's incredible knock of 155 runs, England was not able to secure the win as they lost by 43 runs at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. For Australia, Steve Smith will be making his 100th appearance in Test cricket. (Live Scorecard)

Ben Stokes Fires Fresh Shot At Australian Press Over Crybabies Dig

The conclusion of the second Ashes Test at Lord's didn't end the Australia vs England battle, with the media outlets of the two countries taking digs at the two teams, especially over the controversial Jonny Bairstow dismissal. Ahead of the start of the third Test in Leeds, England captain Ben Stokes took a fresh swipe at an Australian media outlet that had labelled the Ashes hosts as 'crybabies', with a picture of the England skipper in nappies in the newspaper. Seeing Stokes speak about the incident, the entire press room went ROFL.

England Star's Witty Take On "Leaving The Crease" After Jonny Bairstow Incident in Second Ashes Test

The second Ashes Test between England and Australia will be remembered for the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. The English player wandered out of the crease after ducking on Cameron Green's bouncer, thinking the ball was dead. Carey took advantage of the situation and made a direct hit onto the stumps. After losing the first two matches of the series, the Ben Stokes-led team will aim for redemption in the third Ashes Test and England star batter Joe Root is hopeful that the entire incident of the second match will motivate Bairstow to put up a great show in the next outing.

'CazBall Not Bazball': Australia Great Critical Of England's Ashes Approach

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes, sarcastically terming it as "CazBall" instead of "Bazball", the aggressive version of game associated with the Brendon McCullum coached side in recent times. England are down 0-2 after losing the first two Tests at the Edgbaston and the Lord's. The 53-year-old said he was initially in "two minds" over the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow, which has divided the cricketing world with many, including skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, calling it contrary to the 'spirit of the game'.

"Would You Do It Again?" Pat Cummins Asked About Jonny Bairstow Dismissal. Reply Is...

The second Ashes Test between England and Australia grabbed a lot of limelight because of the infamous dismissal of Jonny Bairstow by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. The match ended in the favour of the visitors, who then took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. As both the teams are now gearing up for the third Ashes Test, which will begin on Thursday, Australia skipper Pat Cummins expressed his view on Bairstow's wicket and stated that he would not shy away from doing such a thing again if he gets an opportunity.

Ben Stokes Wants To 'Move On' From Jonny 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. Australia won the match by 43 runs to go 2-0 up in the five-match series despite Stokes's stunning 155. But his on-field heroics were overshadowed by the extraordinary fall-out from Bairstow's unusual exit. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese have even traded verbal bouncers over the issue, which started when Bairstow was given out stumped by opposing wicketkeeper Alex Carey during what the England batsman thought was a break in play.

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.

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.

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ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes 2023 Live Score: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh Steady Australia After Lunch

Ben Stokes Fires Fresh Shot At Australian Press Over Crybabies Dig

England Star's Witty Take On "Leaving The Crease" After Jonny Bairstow Incident in Second Ashes Test

'CazBall Not Bazball': Australia Great Critical Of England's Ashes Approach

"Would You Do It Again?" Pat Cummins Asked About Jonny Bairstow Dismissal. Reply Is...

Ben Stokes Wants To 'Move On' From Jonny Bairstow Furore

Ex-ICC Elite Umpire Simon Taufel Astounded By "Hypocrisy And Lack Of Consistency" By Some People In Jonny Bairstow Ashes Episode

After 'Crybaby' Jibe, Australian Media Taking Ashes Controversy To A New Level, Claims Popular TV Journalist