"Root Said.." Ollie Robinson On How Joe Root Praised Stuart Broad Post Jonny Bairstow's Controversial Dismissal

England pacer Ollie Robinson revealed how Joe Root praised Stuart Broad for sledging Australian players following Jonny Bairstow’s controversial run-out dismissal during the second Test of the Ashes 2023. He said that his fellow fast bowler was the perfect man for the occasion.

Ashes 2023 was full of drama. There were quite a few incidents that hogged the headlines but one of the most talked about moments was Jonny Bairstow’s run out effected by Alex Carey that even triggered the spirit of the game and saw Australia players getting criticised.

Alex Carey was the main victim as he affected the run out after he saw Jonny Bairstow leaving the crease just after the ball he bowled. The keeper batter affected the direct hit and the England batter was nowhere near the crease. The umpires gave him out and he was fuming.

Ollie Robinson revealed that after the incident Stuart Broad, who walked out to bat next, gave it back to Australians and when he came back inside Joe Root praised him, saying he was the perfect guy for the occasion.

Writing in his column for Wisden, he explained: “Broady was straight on the field and there wasn’t a better man suited for that occasion, just giving it to the Aussies and telling them, ‘That’s all they’re going to be remembered for.’ When they came in, Rooty said, ‘You’re literally the perfect guy for this occasion.’

And he just got stuck into them. It was all over the media and we were laughing about it for days. He always has his teammates’ backs on the field and off the field.”

Stuart Broady and Jimmy, they’re making people laugh the whole time – Ollie Robinson

Ollie Robinson further went on to highlight the joyous nature of Stuart Broad, saying that he along with James Anderson made everyone laugh in the dressing room. He added that he feels sad that such things won’t happen now.

He explained: “In the changing room, he is the changing room. Broady and Jimmy, they’re making people laugh the whole time and I think that’s what’s going to be so sad for us – not having that anymore. The cricket was almost a secondary benefit of that dressing room atmosphere.”

Ashes 2023 ended in a draw with both the teams winning two games each. Stuart Broad also called time on his career after the last match. He ended with 604 wickets in his career.