Former England Cricketer Geoffrey Boycott Demands “Public Apology” over Jonny Baristow Run Out saga. 

The second Test of the Ashes 2023, featuring Australia and England, delivered an enthralling contest that was marked by unforgettable moments and contentious incidents. In a thrilling encounter, Australia managed to secure a 43-run victory over England, thereby taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The final day of the Test witnessed a flurry of action, culminating in a controversial dismissal involving England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow and his Australian counterpart Alex Carey.

During Bairstow’s innings, he evaded a bouncer from Australian bowler Cameron Green and momentarily left his crease. Observing Bairstow’s recurrent tendency to do so in the past, Carey swiftly hit the stumps and appealed for a stumping. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the third umpire, who determined that Bairstow was out since the ball was still live when he left his crease.

Renowned former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott expressed his discontent with the contentious dismissal, deeming it contrary to the “spirit of the game.”

Geoffrey Boycott said “If you want to win at all costs then cricket should not be for you. We want people to play hard and fair but surely there are standards to uphold. When batsmen are not trying to take an advantage then you should not follow the letter of the law. Apply some common sense. If a batsman is trying to pinch some ground, as in a Mankad situation, then that is different. But Jonny was not trying to steal a run,”.