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Jonny Bairstow Row Casts Shadow Over Third Ashes Test

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow's divisive dismissal at Lord's rumbles on. 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.

England Considering Moving Harry Brook To Number 3 During 3rd Ashes Test: Report

England is considering moving up young batting sensation Harry Brook up the order to number three for the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley, reported Sky Sports on Tuesday. England's number three and vice-captain Ollie Pope is ruled out of the Ashes series due to a shoulder dislocation he suffered during the second Test at Lord's, which England lost by 43 runs and trail by 2-0 in five-match series. Brook has scored 132 runs in four innings in two Tests at an average of 32.00, with one half-century.

Riled up Yorkshiremen await at Headingly: Bairstow row casts shadow over third Ashes Test

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting on Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow's divisive dismissal at Lord's rumbles on.

On Jonny Bairstow 'Spirit Of Cricket' Debate, Ashwin's Take Is Full Of Sarcasm

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.

On Jonny Bairstow Controversy, Legendary Umpire Simon Taufel's Million-Dollar Take

The debate over Jonny Bairstow's bizarre dismissal does not seem to be ending soon. The incident which happened during the fifth day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia, also took a political turn when Prime Ministers of both the countries gave their takes on it. As many former cricketers like Gautam Gambhir, Brad Hogg, and others continue to express their opinion on the issue, legendary umpire Simon Taufel also did not shy away from giving his point of view regarding the same.

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.

Andrew Balbirnie relinquishes captaincy after Ireland win

Ireland clinched a two-wicket victory over Nepal with four balls to spare as they ended their disappointing Cricket World Cup qualifying campaign on a high in Bulawayo, with Andrew Balbirnie stepping down from the captaincy of the ODl and T20 squads after the game.

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Jonny Bairstow Row Casts Shadow Over Third Ashes Test

England Considering Moving Harry Brook To Number 3 During 3rd Ashes Test: Report

Riled up Yorkshiremen await at Headingly: Bairstow row casts shadow over third Ashes Test

On Jonny Bairstow 'Spirit Of Cricket' Debate, Ashwin's Take Is Full Of Sarcasm

On Jonny Bairstow Controversy, Legendary Umpire Simon Taufel's Million-Dollar Take

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

Andrew Balbirnie relinquishes captaincy after Ireland win