Yorkshire on security alert for Headingley Ashes Test following Lord’s incidents
Yorkshire are on security alert for this week’s Ashes Test at Headingley after the angry scenes which greeted Australia’s players at Lord’s on Sunday.
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Rugby Championship: Scrumhalf Hendrikse to sit out Bok Test against Wallabies
Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse was a notable absentee during the Springboks' training session at Loftus Versfeld's B-field on Monday, with forwards coach Deon Davids understandably evasive about why he wasn't there.
"Spirit Of Cricket Pushed...": Ex-Australia Star Fumes Over Jonny Bairstow's Dismissal In 2nd Ashes Test
Jonny Bairstow's dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia sparked major controversy at Lord's. The incident happened on the final ball of the 52nd over of England's 371-run chase when Bairstow ducked a bouncer from Cameron Green. While the ball was easily carried by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey, Bairstown decided to leave his crease in order to have a chat with his captain Ben Stokes, who was standing at the non-striker's end, as it was the final ball of the over.
"Can't Imagine Having Beer...": Brendon McCullum On England's Controversial Lord's Test Defeat
The second Ashes Test between England and Australia ended in the favour of the visitors on Sunday by 43 runs. The Pat Cummins-led side took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after England were bundled out for 327 in the chase of 371. However, this thrilling encounter will always be remembered for the bizarre run-out of Jonny Bairstow by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey, which sparked a controversy. Bairstow, thinking the ball was dead, wandered out of his crease and Carey used his awareness and dislodged the stumps.
Watch: Did Jonny Bairstow Attempt Alex Carey-Like Dismissal In Lord's Test First?
Opinions are divided over the much-talked-about Jonny Bairstow dismissal from Day 5 of the Lord's Test. While many feel that the England keeper was deservedly given out as he wandered out of his crease recklessly, others feel Australia should've given him a warning and not stump him on the first instance. However, a video has emerged on Twitter suggesting Carey might not have been the first one to attempt such a dismissal in the match but the man in the spotlight, Bairstow himself.
James Anderson To Be Dropped From 3rd Test? England Great Would Do So
Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that the team management should rest veteran pacer James Anderson for the third Ashes Test against Australia, which will be played at Headingley from July 6-10. Vaughan's comments came amid Anderson's poor show in the ongoing Ashes series. The 40-year-old has picked just three wickets across four innings in the first two Tests. Vaughan said that Anderson has "lacked that zip" and "needs a little breather". He suggested the management should bring in someone like Mark Wood who has "a little bit of extra pace".
The Ashes: Nathan Lyon to miss rest of series with a calf injury, replaced by Todd Murphy ahead of third Test
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series with a calf injury he picked up in the second Test at Lord's. Lyon pulled up on day two as he ran to field a ball. He hobbled out to bat on day four and scored four runs as he added 15 with Mitchell Starc.
Australia win second Ashes Test despite stunning Ben Stokes century for England
Ben Stokes struck a stunning century for England on Sunday but it was not enough to prevent Australia from sealing a 43-run win on a day of high drama at Lord's.