The 2nd Ashes 2023 Test witnessed one of the most controversial dismissals in the history of the iconic Ashes series. England’s wicketkeeper-batter was run out by Alex Carey after carelessly leaving the crease which sparked a debate in the cricket fraternity. Many experts supported the dismissal while many criticised it as well.
Meanwhile, during the 3rd Test, Bairstow was seen teasing the Australian players as he kept himself inside the crease for a while after the over ended. The incident left everyone in splits after seeing Bairstow being extra careful following whatever happened in the 2nd Test. Many fans have reacted to the video and have appreciated the English batter for not being careless this time.
Watch the video here:
Jonny Bairstow prefers to stay well inside the crease after the end of the over. pic.twitter.com/JlsG04Y5hO
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 7, 2023
Brilliant bowling performance by the Australian team
Talking about the match, the 3rd Test is being played at the Headingley in Leeds. England’s captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first and his decision proved right as the Australian batters were bundled out on the score of just 263 runs. The Kangaroos included their star allrounder Mitchell Marsh in the squad and smashed a breathtaking century. He scored 118 runs off 118 balls which included 17 fours and 4 sixes.
England made multiple changes for the 3rd Test as Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali replaced James Anderson, Josh Tongue and Ollie Pope respectively. Wood proved his worth and picked up an amazing fifer in the 1st innings. Australian batters were unable to play against the Wood as he has extra pace which also helps to get extra bounce.
Coming to bat, England had a horrible start as they lost their 2 wickets on the score of just 22 runs. However, later, Zak Crawley and Joe Root steadied the ship but Marsh came and provided a crucial breakthrough to the team by dismissing Crawley. At the end of the 1st day, England were on 68 for 3 wickets.
Here’s how fans reacted:
He's looking like a crybaby doing this
— Loftedovercovers (@Loftedovercove1) July 7, 2023
It will be in his head for a long long time
— Ankush Kalsule (@ankushkalsule1) July 7, 2023
Ese hi rehna pura innings me
— Bibekananda Sahu (@IamBibeka) July 7, 2023
good to see Englishman finally learning to obey the rules.
— BHARADWAJ S (@BHARADWAJS16) July 7, 2023
Ashes is the best cricket series ever watched…. daily thrills and dramas… unmatchable
— karthikh (@kharin79) July 7, 2023
सबसे भोला खिलाड़ी है। जमाने के अन्याय के आगे बेबस है।😕😕
— Mp choudhary (@Mp88408496) July 7, 2023
He’s mocking on his own mistake
— Satwinder Sarai (@satwindersarai) July 7, 2023
Johnny Bairstow be like 😶😶 pic.twitter.com/VQG287kgec
— Taihzeeb T.H (@HTaihzeeb) July 7, 2023
Ab aaya na line pe 😂
— Saurabh (@that_cric8guy) July 7, 2023
