Ashes Witnesses Drama And Chores As Alex Carey Dismisses Jonny Bairstow In Controversial Run Out.
Ashed 2023 2nd Test :Controversy marred the final day of the second Ashes Test as Jonny Bairstow found himself at the center of a peculiar dismissal, sparking a heated exchange between the captains and a chorus of boos from the usually well-mannered Lord’s crowd.With England chasing a challenging target of 371 runs, Bairstow, who was on 10 and shaping up to be a vital player in the fourth-innings pursuit, decided to duck under a seemingly harmless bouncer from Australia’s Cameron Green.
However, wicketkeeper Alex Carey quickly reacted by underarming the ball at the stumps as Bairstow inadvertently strayed from his crease.The decision was referred to the third umpire, Marais Erasmus, who wasted no time in adjudicating Bairstow as out. Bairstow, visibly disagreeing with the decision, expressed his discontent to the Australians huddled together in celebration.
Here is the run out.
Meanwhile, England’s captain, Ben Stokes, who was at the non-striker’s end, exchanged words with his Australian counterpart, Pat Cummins.
The tension escalated further when Stuart Broad, who replaced Bairstow at the crease, engaged in several tense exchanges, one of which involved a heated moment with Alex Carey, captured by the stump microphone.