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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.

"Ben Stokes' Doing It At...": Ricky Ponting's 'MS Dhoni' Compliment For England Captain

Australia great Ricky Ponting has likened Ben Stokes' match-winning abilities to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's on-field demeanour, saying the England skipper is far ahead of his contemporaries in pressure situations just like the Indian legend used to be. Stokes almost single-handedly carried England to a series-levelling win, scoring 155 off 214 balls in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. It wasn't the first time he had terrorised Australia. In the 2019 Ashes, he smashed an unbeaten 135 to help the hosts register a remarkable one-wicket win at Leeds.

No James Anderson As England Announce XI For 3rd Ashes Test vs Australia

England on Wednesday announced their playing XI for the all-important third Ashes Test against Australia, starting at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday. The hosts have made three changes to side which was beaten last week at Lord's. As expected, veteran pacer James Anderson has been excluded from the XI, with tearaway fast bowler Mark Wood replacing him. Meanwhile, Chris Woakes also makes his return to the side, while Moeen Ali is also back after missing the second Test due to an injury.

Australian Players Request For More Security For Families For 3rd Ashes Test: Report

With the third Ashes Test set to begin on Thursday in Leeds, Australia can expect to face a motivated England and a furious crowd at Headingley. The visiting side was on the receiving end of a chorus of boos and abuses after Alex Carey controversially stumped Jonny Bairstow on Day 5 of the second Test at Lord's, which Australia won by 43 runs. Bairstow ducked a bouncer from Cameron Green, but was stumped after leaving his crease without informing the keeper or the leg umpire.

On Jonny Bairstow Controversy 'Question', Ravichandran Ashwin Wins Internet With His Reply

Whenever the 'spirit of cricket' debate is triggered, Ravichandran Ashwin's opinion on the matter almost becomes crucial to settle the matter. Having been targeted on social media multiple times over his 'non-striker dismissals', Ashwin didn't wait for long to express his viewpoint on the Jonny Bairstow controversy from the second Ashes Test at Lord's. As a response to his tweet, Ashwin was also asked how would he react if he was dismissed in such a manner. The India off-spinner's response became a hit on the internet.

"The Future For Me...": James Anderson's Honest Admission After "Two Quiet Games" In Ashes

England are in a dire strait in the Ashes series. They have lost the first two games and will head into the third Test at Headingley needing a win in order to keep the series alive as a contest. James Anderson, veteran England pacer, so far has not had a great series so far. In the first Test in Birmingham, he could pick only one wicket conceding 109 runs. In the second Test at Lord's, he picked two wickets for 117 runs. The veteran of 181 Tests admits that his lean patch has got nothing to do with his age.

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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

"Ben Stokes' Doing It At...": Ricky Ponting's 'MS Dhoni' Compliment For England Captain

No James Anderson As England Announce XI For 3rd Ashes Test vs Australia

Australian Players Request For More Security For Families For 3rd Ashes Test: Report

On Jonny Bairstow Controversy 'Question', Ravichandran Ashwin Wins Internet With His Reply

"The Future For Me...": James Anderson's Honest Admission After "Two Quiet Games" In Ashes