'Against Spirit Of Cricket': UK PM Rishi Sunak's Bold Take On Jonny Bairstow's Controversial Stumping

‘Against Spirit Of Cricket’: UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Bold Take On Jonny Bairstow’s Controversial Stumping

Last Update on: July 3rd, 2023 at 08:26 pm

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has backed the stance of Ben Stokes over the controversial dismissal of the wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow during the second Test of Ashes 2023 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

The main talking point coming out of the second Test between Australia and England was Carey’s stumping of Jonny Bairstow which triggered the spirit of cricket debate.

The incident happened on the final day of the thrilling Test when Jonny Bairstow ducked a Cameron Green bouncer on the last ball of the 52nd over. The wicketkeeper-batter went out of his crease thinking the over was complete and without noticing whether the over has been called by the umpires.

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The Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey was quick to collect the ball and he instantly launched it back to the striker’s end where it hit the stumps. The third umpire declared Jonny Bairstow out as he was well out of his crease.

Following the dismissal, the Aussies were slammed by the English fans in the stadium and on social media and the Lord’s long room members were also upset with the players for not withdrawing the appeal.

After the match, Ben Stokes said he would have withdrawn the appeal and the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed the England skipper’s stance. When Sunak’s official spokesman was asked whether the Prime Minister thought Australia’s actions were not in keeping with the spirit of cricket, his response was “Yes”. The spokesman further told reporters:

“The Prime Minister agrees with Ben Stokes. He said he simply wouldn’t want to win a game in the manner Australia did. But the game did provide an opportunity to see Ben Stokes at his best and it was an incredible test match. He has confidence that England will bounce back at Headingley (in the Third Test starting on Thursday).”

It was right that the MCC have taken swift action – Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, felt the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) suspending three lobby members over their misconduct with Australian players was the absolutely right decision.

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Notably, Usman Khawaja and David Warner were engaged in an altercation with the MCC members at Lord’s Long room and security had to intervene.

“He thinks it was right that the MCC have taken swift action to suspend any members accused of poor behavior,” the spokesman said.

Meanwhile, Australia have taken a 2-0 lead in the series after registering back-to-back wins. They will be looking to seal the series in the third Test, which is set to be played from July 06 to 10, 2023, at the Headingley in Leeds.

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It was right that the MCC have taken swift action – Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson

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