Steve Smith gets furious after dismissal as Jonny Baristow gives him a send off in the 3rd Ashes Test

Ashes 2023: The flame ignited during the Lord’s Test between Australia and England continues to burn brightly, as both teams engage in a fierce battle to gain an advantage in the third Ashes Test. This intense rivalry, fueled by Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal, shows no signs of subsiding. In a recent incident during the ongoing Headingley Test, Bairstow attempted to psychologically affect Australia’s key player Steve Smith by taunting him after his second-innings dismissal.

To provide context, Steve Smith took a brilliant catch in the slip cordon to end Bairstow’s struggle at the crease in the first innings. The English stumper decided to taunt Smith as he left the field.

Here is the video of Jonny Bairstow giving send off to Steve Smith.

Jonny Bairstow's special send off for Steve Smith when he got out.

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“See ya, Smudge,” Bairstow remarked to Smith after his dismissal.

Although Steve Smith initially didn’t grasp Bairstow’s comment, the English keeper made sure to reiterate his intention, stating,

“I said ‘see you later’.” This response further fueled Smith’s anger.