AUS vs ENG- Jonny Bairstow Had A War Of Words With Australia Players In Lunchroom After Controversial Stumping- Nathan Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has revealed that England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow had a war of words with Australian players in the lunchroom after his controversial stumping in Lord’s Test of Ashes 2023. Nathan Lyon also said that he tried to calm everyone down during the event.

Jonny Bairstow faced a tricky dismissal during 2nd innings of the 2nd Test at Lord’s. Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped him out with an underarm throw as Bairstow wandered out of his crease after leaving the ball. Australia appealed for a dismissal and the third umpire adjudged Bairstow out.

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Jonny Bairstow Had A Few Words Here Or There: Nathan Lyon

While speaking on Willow Talk Cricket Podcast, Australia spinner Nathan Lyon revealed that Jonny Bairstow had an argument with some Australian players in the lunchroom after the dismissal.

“There were a few Australian guys and a few English guys in the lunchroom, and I hobbled up on my crutches and stood in the middle of it and tried to calm things down a little bit. Jonny had a few words here or there. That’s all part of it, I’m all for it”, Lyon said with laughter.

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Nathan Lyon also added that the event was quite funny and the emotions in the changing room were quite remarkable.

“The emotions in the change room were quite remarkable. Everyone was gobsmacked but found it hilarious because you walk through that Long Room, and you’re more chance of getting sued than punched. So you look at it like that and all these guys abusing you and you’re like, ‘What’s going on here?’ It was quite funny in all respects,” the off-spinner futrther added.

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Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal started a debate among cricket enthusiasts and experts. While some called the dismissal ethical, others believe Australia should have followed the spirit of cricket during the event.

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Bairstow lost his wicket at a crucial moment in the match. He was the only other batter alive in the match other than Ben Stokes as England sought to chase down the 371-run target in the final innings. Eventually, England lost 2nd Test by 43 runs.

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Meanwhile, Nathan Lyon was ruled out of Ashes 2023 after facing an injury in the 2nd Test. The off-spinner faced a calf injury in his right foot and was ruled out of Ashes 2023. Australia leads Ashes 2023 series 2-1 after three matches. The England vs Australia 4th Test begins on July 19 at Manchester.

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