The Prime Ministers of Australia and the UK traded friendly jabs on the present Ashes series, which the Australians are now leading 2-1 with two games left.
The drama and famous rivalries of the Ashes are well-known. And so far, the 2023 edition of the legendary match has lived up to its reputation by producing several controversies to go along with top-notch cricketing action. While Australia defeated the English side in the first Test by a narrow margin of two wickets. Jonny Bairstow’s odd stumping out by Alex Carey in the second game at Lord’s grabbed attention.
Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Aussie wicketkeeper Alex Carey for 10 with his brilliant presence of mind. On the last ball of the 52nd over of England’s second innings Bairstow ducked a short ball bowled by Cameron Green which went straight to Carey. As it was the end of the over, the right-handed English batsman went down to have a chat with his skipper and left his crease. The Aussie wicketkeeper was witnessing all this and threw the ball at the stumps.
Although the argument over whether Bairstow’s dismissal was lawful was quickly settled, England supporters charged that Australia lacked “cricket spirit.” England had to win in Headingley after Australia took a 2-0 series lead. They succeeded in doing so as the bowlers led the home team to a stunning comeback. The team finally won by three wickets, and the Ashes are now set for yet another exciting match in Manchester.
UK PM sides with Ben Stokes
English skipper Ben Stokes while he was addressing the press conference after the second Ashes 2023 Test, was asked about his opinion on Jonny Baistow’s unfortunate dismissal. Stokes replied to the question, “I wouldn’t do it to win a game.”
“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).”
Later he was asked whether Australia was out of the line of the spirit of cricket to which he replied, “Yes.”
But Sunak’s spokesperson said he was unlikely to raise the issue with Albanese. “I think the public would want the prime minister to focus on the core issues of the UK-US-Australia relationship. Whilst there’s always going to be a friendly rivalry, I think they will be focused on more core issues.”
Australian Prime Minister takes jibe at England cricket team
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated the Aussies. He congratulates them on their win in the second Test. Also took a brutal dig at the British PM’s ‘spirit of cricket line’ statement.
I’m proud of our men’s and women’s cricket teams, who have both won their opening two #Ashes matches against England. Same old Aussies – always winning! Australia is right behind