The Ashes heats up as Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping sees Australian players confront Lord's onlookers amid 'cheat' row
With many saying the dismissal went against the spirit of the game, Australia were closing in on a 2-0 lead in the series when the stumping took place.
Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey could be seen throwing an under-arm ball at the stumps after catching it, leaping for joy as he hit the stumps. With many believing the ball was dead - including Bairstow, even the umpire had to request a referral review by TV umpire Marais Erasmus.Just Stop Oil invade The Ashes: Jonny Bairstow hauls protester off pitch after eco-mob throw powder paint at Lords
An exuberant Australia appeared overjoyed by the divisive appeal, resulting in a dejected looking Bairstow left marching towards the pavilion. Replaced by England bowler Stuart Broad, the stump mic picked up a short exchange with Carey, as Broad muttered: "You'll forever be remembered for that".The crowd booing the Aussies and chanting "same old Aussies, always cheating"Incredible atmosphere here!
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Same old Aussies always cheating' - Jonny Bairstow run out causes controversyJonny Bairstow was furious after controversially being run out when he left his crease before the over was called. England are attempting to win the second Test of the Ashes but their hopes were hi…
Read more »
Prince William and Prince George enjoy father-son day of cricket at the AshesThe Prince of Wales and Prince George attended the England V Australia Ashes
Read more »
Ashes security guard turns tackle on Just Stop Oil protester into incredible LinkedIn postA young security guard at the Ashes has turned his tackle on a Just Stop Oil protestor into an amazing LinkedIn post. During the first day of the second Test of the Ashes, Just Stop Oil protestors …
Read more »