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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.

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.

"Same Old Aussies": Australian PM Wades Into Ashes Row After Rishi Sunak's Dig

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. Amid allegations of bad sportsmanship, cheating and verbal abuse after Australia took a 2-0 Ashes series lead on Sunday, political leaders have now waded in. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired first, sending a spokesman out to decry the dismissal of English batsman Jonny Bairstow -- who was stumped during what he appeared to think was a pause in play.

Australia Must "Make A Full Public Apology": Fuming England Great On Lord's Test Controversy

Australia's win over England in the second Ashes Test on Sunday which saw them go 2-0 up in the series was overshadowed by the controversial dismissal of the hosts' batter Jonny Bairstow. He 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.

Victoria Police 'Thanks' Jonny Bairstow In Hilarious Tweet - Here's The Reason

Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Lord's has split social media over the ongoing debate regarding the 'spirit of cricket'. Bairstow stepped out of his crease and when Alex Carey completed a direct hit, the umpires ruled that he did not signal anything to them despite the batter's protests. The incident has been analysed by many ex-cricketers but Victoria Police has come up with a hilarious point of view to the entire episode. "We'd like to thank Jonny Bairstow for reminding everyone about the dangers of stepping over the crease before you're given the green light," Victoria Police tweeted.

On Lord's Long Room Incident, Ex India Star's "Fish Market" Jibe

The controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during Day 5 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's resulted in massive boos from the crowd and even an unwanted incident at the venue's famous Long Room. Bairstow was given out after he walked out of his crease following a delivery from Cameron Green and wicketkeeper Alex Carey completed the dismissal. While England fans were of the opinion that the play was over, the umpires decided that Bairstow did not signal before leaving the crease and was given out. The crowd booed the Australia cricketers after the dismissal and even some members of Lord's confronted Usman Khawaja and David Warner at the Long Room.

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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

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

"Same Old Aussies": Australian PM Wades Into Ashes Row After Rishi Sunak's Dig

Australia Must "Make A Full Public Apology": Fuming England Great On Lord's Test Controversy

Victoria Police 'Thanks' Jonny Bairstow In Hilarious Tweet - Here's The Reason

On Lord's Long Room Incident, Ex India Star's "Fish Market" Jibe