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Broad applying bold Bazball principles to newfound business venture

Stuart Broad's embrace of England's 'Bazball' principles extends far beyond the cricket field. The 164-cap seamer has been given a new lease of life by the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum axis over the past 12 months but that period has also brought plenty of challenges to the pub company he co-owns with former teammate Harry Gurney. Ad The pair's award-winning 'Tap & Run' pub in Leicestershire re-opened on June 26, just over a year after being burnt out in a fire caused by laundry igniting in a tumble dryer.

"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.

Zimbabwe vs Scotland Live Score Updates, World Cup Qualifiers Super Six

ZIM vs SCO, World Cup Qualifier Super Six, Live Updates:Zimbabwe will be taking on Scotland in their Super Six match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Tuesday, at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe will be coming to this clash after facing a nine-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka while Scotland thrashed West Indies by 7 wickets in their previous match. It will be an important game for both the teams as their qualification depends on this match. (Live Scorecard)

"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.

Afghanistan Player 'Takes Break' From Cricket, Slams 'Corrupt' Board

Afghanistan opening batter, Usman Ghani, isn't happy with the state off affairs in the country's cricket board. Having been snubbed for a place in the squad for the upcoming bilateral series against Bangladesh, Ghani has decided to 'take a break' from the game. Hitting out at the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)'s leadership, Ghani called the bosses 'corrupt', saying he would like to return to the team once the management changes as the current chief selector had no explanation over his absence from the squad.

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.

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Broad applying bold Bazball principles to newfound business venture

"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

Zimbabwe vs Scotland Live Score Updates, World Cup Qualifiers Super Six

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

Afghanistan Player 'Takes Break' From Cricket, Slams 'Corrupt' Board

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