<p>The ongoing Ashes 2023 has been a riveting series. After the first three Tests, Australia lead England 2-1 with the fourth and penultimate Test to kick off on July 19 at the Old Trafford, Manchester. Ahead of the next Test match, Pat Cummins &amp; Co. have some tough calls to make while deciding their playing XI.</p>

<p>After a loss in the third Test at Leeds, Headingley, Australia still lead the five-match series but will have to decide if they need to continue with a struggling David Warner at the top and who among Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh will make the cut. Green started the series for Australia but Marsh replaced him after the former's hamstring injury in the third Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Australia lost the Headingley encounter by three wickets, Marsh was their top-performer. He returned with a magnificent 118 and 28 along with claiming two scalps. Green, on the other hand, has three wickets and&nbsp;but has only managed&nbsp;38, 28, 0 and 18 with the bat. Ahead of the penultimate encounter, former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting made his choice and feels Marsh will be picked ahead of Green.</p>

<p>Speaking on the latest episode of ICC Review, Ponting opined, "I know he's a highly talented youngster (Green), but with the national series on the line and what Mitch Marsh provided last game and with two top-order wickets as well, let's not forget about the wickets that he got. I think they might keep him in."</p>

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<h2><strong>Ponting backs&nbsp;David Warner</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Punter also opened up on David Warner's struggles in Ashes 2023. He was dismissed by Stuart Broad for the 17th time in the format during the second innings of the third Test. He has returned with scores of 9, 36, 66, 25, 4 and 1 in the series.</p>

<p>"When someone's got you out 17 times, it does become as much a mental or probably more of a mental battle than it does a technical battle. But just thinking about the series, I'd be inclined to stick with David Warner," Ponting stated.</p>

<p>"With the lack of tour games for Australia, it doesn't just hinder the guys that are out of form, but it actually hinders the other guys that are trying to push for a place into the side because they're just batting in the nets every day and they're not getting any match practice either," he&nbsp;added.<br />
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The ongoing Ashes 2023 has been a riveting series. After the first three Tests, Australia lead England 2-1 with the fourth and penultimate Test to kick off on July 19 at the Old Trafford, Manchester.

The ongoing Ashes 2023 has been a riveting series. After the first three Tests, Australia lead England 2-1 with the fourth and penultimate Test to kick off on July 19 at the Old Trafford, Manchester. Ahead of the next Test match, Pat Cummins & Co. have some tough calls to make while deciding their playing XI. After a loss in the third Test at Leeds, Headingley, Australia still lead the five-match series but will have to decide if they need to continue with a struggling David Warner at the top and who among Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh will make the cut. Green started the series for Australia but Marsh replaced him after the former's hamstring injury in the third Test. While Australia lost the Headingley encounter by three wickets, Marsh was their top-performer. He returned with a magnificent 118 and 28 along with claiming two scalps. Green, on the other hand, has three wickets and but has only managed 38, 28, 0 and 18 with the bat. Ahead of the penultimate encounter, former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting made his choice and feels Marsh will be picked ahead of Green. Speaking on the latest episode of ICC Review, Ponting opined, "I know he's a highly talented youngster (Green), but with the national series on the line and what Mitch Marsh provided last game and with two top-order wickets as well, let's not forget about the wickets that he got. I think they might keep him in." Also Read: Ashes 2023: MCC members, suspended over Long Room fiasco, likely to face lifetime ban - Report Ponting backs David Warner Meanwhile, Punter also opened up on David Warner's struggles in Ashes 2023. He was dismissed by Stuart Broad for the 17th time in the format during the second innings of the third Test. He has returned with scores of 9, 36, 66, 25, 4 and 1 in the series. "When someone's got you out 17 times, it does become as much a mental or probably more of a mental battle than it does a technical battle. But just thinking about the series, I'd be inclined to stick with David Warner," Ponting stated. "With the lack of tour games for Australia, it doesn't just hinder the guys that are out of form, but it actually hinders the other guys that are trying to push for a place into the side because they're just batting in the nets every day and they're not getting any match practice either," he added.

Ashes, 4th Test: Green or Marsh? Ponting names Aussie all-rounder likely to feature in the XI

<p>Mark Wood's all-round heroics led England to a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test at Leeds, Headingley. Coming in place of an out-of-form James Anderson, Wood accounted for 5 for 34 in Australia's first innings, dismissing them for 263 after England opted to bowl first, and then came up with a brilliant eight-ball 24 in England's 237.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Australia's second essay, Wood once again claimed two wickets and helped England get past the finish line, in pursuit of 251, with an unbeaten eight-ball 16. Thus, England have managed to keep Ashes 2023 alive by narrowing down Australia's lead, to 2-1 from 2-0,&nbsp;heading into the fourth and penultimate Test. After his blitz in the third Ashes Test, Anderson lauded Wood and stated that he reminds him of England's yesteryear star pacer Darren Gough.</p>

<h2><strong>'We love him in the dressing room. He brings so much energy to the group'</strong></h2>

<p>"It was brilliant to see Mark Wood bowl so well. We love him in the dressing room. He brings so much energy to the group. He is just non-stop chatting and being silly, trying to make people laugh. He loves bowling fast. He reminds me of Darren Gough in that he likes a glance up at the scoreboard to see if they have put his pace up after he has bowled a ball. He just wants to bowl quickly. He was born to bowl quickly," Anderson wrote in his column for The Telegraph.</p>

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<p>Anderson also spoke about Wood's batting and added, "His bowling helped his batting too. That 24 off eight balls made a real difference in that moment of the game. It was almost like a T20 impact. He did the same in the second innings. When bowlers go short like that and you need only 20 runs you know that even a top edge is going to go for six and make a big dent in the target. That is what he did."</p>

<p>The fourth and penultimate Ashes Test commences on July 19 at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Ben Stokes &amp; Co. will be eager to level the series. Wood, who ended as the Player of the Match in the third Test, will also look to carry on with the momentum in the upcoming two matches.&nbsp;</p>

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Mark Wood's all-round heroics led England to a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test at Leeds, Headingley. Coming in place of an out-of-form James Anderson, Wood accounted for 5 for 34 in Australia's first innings, dismissing them for 263 after England opted to bowl first, and then came up with a brilliant eight-ball 24 in England's 237.

Mark Wood's all-round heroics led England to a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test at Leeds, Headingley. Coming in place of an out-of-form James Anderson, Wood accounted for 5 for 34 in Australia's first innings, dismissing them for 263 after England opted to bowl first, and then came up with a brilliant eight-ball 24 in England's 237. In Australia's second essay, Wood once again claimed two wickets and helped England get past the finish line, in pursuit of 251, with an unbeaten eight-ball 16. Thus, England have managed to keep Ashes 2023 alive by narrowing down Australia's lead, to 2-1 from 2-0, heading into the fourth and penultimate Test. After his blitz in the third Ashes Test, Anderson lauded Wood and stated that he reminds him of England's yesteryear star pacer Darren Gough. 'We love him in the dressing room. He brings so much energy to the group' "It was brilliant to see Mark Wood bowl so well. We love him in the dressing room. He brings so much energy to the group. He is just non-stop chatting and being silly, trying to make people laugh. He loves bowling fast. He reminds me of Darren Gough in that he likes a glance up at the scoreboard to see if they have put his pace up after he has bowled a ball. He just wants to bowl quickly. He was born to bowl quickly," Anderson wrote in his column for The Telegraph. Also Read: Ashes 2023: 'They've to play him' - Nasser Hussain explains why Australia need David Warner in Manchester Test Anderson also spoke about Wood's batting and added, "His bowling helped his batting too. That 24 off eight balls made a real difference in that moment of the game. It was almost like a T20 impact. He did the same in the second innings. When bowlers go short like that and you need only 20 runs you know that even a top edge is going to go for six and make a big dent in the target. That is what he did." The fourth and penultimate Ashes Test commences on July 19 at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Ben Stokes & Co. will be eager to level the series. Wood, who ended as the Player of the Match in the third Test, will also look to carry on with the momentum in the upcoming two matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

He reminds me of Darren Gough: James Anderson lauds Mark Wood after his splendid performance in 3rd Ashes Test

<p>England won the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley, by three wickets -- in pursuit of 251 -- as the five-match series is now interestingly poised. Pat Cummins-led Australia still lead 2-1 and will be eager to retain the urn in the fourth and penultimate Test, which commences on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Before the fourth Test, Cummins &amp; Co. have some issues to address.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With David Warner struggling for runs at the top -&nbsp;he was dismissed by Stuart Broad for a record 17th time in whites during the third Test -&nbsp;a century from comeback man Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green expected to be fit from a hamstring injury, it will be interesting to see if Warner is dropped. If so, Australia will have to shuffle their batting order to accommodate both Green and Marsh. As the series remains wide open, they might want to retain Warner in the playing XI as the left-hander has the potential to turn the game over its head in just a session.</p>

<p>In this regard, former England captain-cum-commentator Nasser Hussain feels Australia would need Warner in the XI for the Manchester Test.&nbsp;"It's the decision on David Warner. It is a really tricky thing," Hussain told Sky Sports "I think if they'd won here [third Test at Headingley], and they had won the Ashes, it would have been a time to move on from David Warner, but now it's a live game, I think they need and have to play Warner," he asserted.</p>

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<p>Hussain further added, "My point being you could play Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh [all-rounders] and leave Warner out, but then who opens? You might have to move Labuschagne, or even Marsh opens in white-ball cricket at times, so he could do it. But it's a different challenge. That's a specialist role: opening in Test match cricket. They'll have to think long and hard about who opens the batting at Old Trafford."</p>

<p>Captain Cummins was asked about Warner's spot following his side's three-wicket loss in Headingley. At the post-match presser, he stated, "We’ll keep all our options open. We’ve got nine or 10 days now, so we’ll take a deep breath. We’ll go away for a few days but everyone comes back into it. Greeny should be fit for Manchester, we should have a full roster. So we’ll have a look at the wicket, have a chat and work out the best XI."</p>

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England won the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley, by three wickets -- in pursuit of 251 -- as the five-match series is now interestingly poised. Pat Cummins-led Australia still lead 2-1 and will be eager to retain the urn in the fourth and penultimate Test, which commences on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester.

England won the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley, by three wickets -- in pursuit of 251 -- as the five-match series is now interestingly poised. Pat Cummins-led Australia still lead 2-1 and will be eager to retain the urn in the fourth and penultimate Test, which commences on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Before the fourth Test, Cummins & Co. have some issues to address. With David Warner struggling for runs at the top - he was dismissed by Stuart Broad for a record 17th time in whites during the third Test - a century from comeback man Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green expected to be fit from a hamstring injury, it will be interesting to see if Warner is dropped. If so, Australia will have to shuffle their batting order to accommodate both Green and Marsh. As the series remains wide open, they might want to retain Warner in the playing XI as the left-hander has the potential to turn the game over its head in just a session. In this regard, former England captain-cum-commentator Nasser Hussain feels Australia would need Warner in the XI for the Manchester Test. "It's the decision on David Warner. It is a really tricky thing," Hussain told Sky Sports "I think if they'd won here [third Test at Headingley], and they had won the Ashes, it would have been a time to move on from David Warner, but now it's a live game, I think they need and have to play Warner," he asserted. Also Read: 'He has been Team India's unsung hero': Harbhajan praises senior batter ahead of West Indies Tests Hussain further added, "My point being you could play Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh [all-rounders] and leave Warner out, but then who opens? You might have to move Labuschagne, or even Marsh opens in white-ball cricket at times, so he could do it. But it's a different challenge. That's a specialist role: opening in Test match cricket. They'll have to think long and hard about who opens the batting at Old Trafford." Captain Cummins was asked about Warner's spot following his side's three-wicket loss in Headingley. At the post-match presser, he stated, "We’ll keep all our options open. We’ve got nine or 10 days now, so we’ll take a deep breath. We’ll go away for a few days but everyone comes back into it. Greeny should be fit for Manchester, we should have a full roster. So we’ll have a look at the wicket, have a chat and work out the best XI." Warner has managed scores of 36, 9, 66, 25, 4 and 1 in the ongoing Ashes. It will be interesting to see if he retains his place in the XI for the final two encounters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: 'They've to play him' - Nasser Hussain explains why Australia need David Warner in Manchester Test

<p>Ashes 2023 is still two Tests away from a conclusion. So far, all three Test matches have gone down to the wire. The losing side in each of the three games had a chance to win but somehow finished second. Thus, the five-match series is already one of the greatest series of the 21st century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, the match once again saw the momentum shift from one team to the other before Ben Stokes &amp; Co. finally got off the mark in the riveting series. In the series opener, at Edgbaston, England paid the price for some silly mistakes in the end moments before Stokes held out as the&nbsp;lone warrior in&nbsp;pursuit of 371 in the second Test&nbsp;at Lord's.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, the addition of Mark Wood and his raw pace jolted Australia as the home side managed to narrow down the Aussies' lead to 2-1.&nbsp;The fourth and penultimate Test is more than a week away.</p>

<h2><strong>RECAP OF THE HEADINGLEY THRILLER</strong></h2>

<p>Before we dig into how England won the third Test, let us revisit the match. Opting to bowl first, England rode on Stuart Broad and Wood's early strikes with&nbsp;Australia reeling at 85 for 4. At No. 6, Mitchell Marsh came out to bat along with Travis Head as the duo stitched an impressive 155-run fifth-wicket stand. At 240 for 4, Australia were on course to surpass the 350-run mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Wood had another brilliant spell up his sleeves as he&nbsp;rattled the Aussies to dismiss them for 263. Wood's 5 for 34 sidelined Marsh's 118, despite it being a highly-impressive knock from a batter on a comeback trail. In reply to Australia's 263, England only managed 237. Pat Cummins' 6 for 68 led to England failing to take a sizeable lead with Stokes (80) being their top-scorer.</p>

<p>While Australia took the lead, they had England on the back foot at 167&nbsp;for 8. But&nbsp;Stokes' entertaining 80 prevented the Aussies from dictating terms with a healthy lead. In their second essay, Australia never got going and were struggling at 139 for 6 before Head's 77 enabled his side to set a 251-run target.</p>

<p>In reply, England were nervy in their approach. The hosts were 93 for 3 and then reduced to 161 for 5, with Stokes dismissed for 13, but Harry Brook (75) and vital knocks from Chris Woakes (32 not out) and Wood (eight-ball 16 not out) took the English side past the finish line with three wickets in hand.</p>

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<h2><strong>HOW ENGLAND MANAGED TO KEEP THE ASHES ALIVE</strong></h2>

<p>Those who watched the game can easily say that Wood's inclusion did the trick for England. Reeling at 2-0, Stokes-Brendon McCullum-led team management dropped James Anderson -- who only accounted for three scalps in the opening two games -- and added Wood to the setup. His addition suddenly brightened England's bowling attack as his relentless pace, bounce and energy fired up the English line-up.</p>

<p>Wood was a speed demon who bowled every ball with the only&nbsp;purpose to take a wicket and not contain runs. He was&nbsp;always&nbsp;in the hunt, setting up the batters with his disciplined line and lengths and&nbsp;making the Aussies dance to his chin music. He was giving it his all. Every spell pumped up the English fans and brought his side back into the contest or put them ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wood was regularly clocking over 90mph without breaking a sweat. While he is one of England's fastest, it wasn't all about his speed. The 33-year-old bowled straight and kept it full as per the conditions and brought on the short-ball ploy with ease. In addition, his bat did the talking in both innings. Wood lifted England, after lunch on Day 2, with a berserk eight-ball 24 (laced with a four and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 300). He passed on the baton to Stokes before the English captain took his side to 237 all-out courtesy of his stroke-filled 80.</p>

<p>Even on the fourth day, England were 230 for 7 -- chasing 251 -- and two more wickets could have once again opened the game. Nonetheless, that wasn't going to be the case with Wood going bonkers and killing the contest in a jiffy. He produced another entertaining cameo (striking at 200) to take his side home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A lot has been said and written about England's bazball approach. It was under stern test in the third Test with them trailing 0-2. However, Wood backed the style as his positive energy and&nbsp;gungho&nbsp;approach (with both bat and ball) have eased England's issues to an extent as they now trail 1-2 with two more spicy contests in store.</p>

<h2><strong>WOOD HAD A BALL IN HEADINGLEY</strong></h2>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, Wood stated, "Delighted to be here to stand as the Man of the Match. Tried to run in as hard as I can. Stokesy told me to bowl as fast as I could. Things still to work on going into the next game. I was pleased with my 24 off 8. Would be tough going into the next game. The support everywhere we go is amazing, but it's always better in the north, isn't it? Will see I how pull up but will do everything I can to be ready."</p>

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Ashes 2023 is still two Tests away from a conclusion. So far, all three Test matches have gone down to the wire. The losing side in each of the three games had a chance to win but somehow finished second.

Ashes 2023 is still two Tests away from a conclusion. So far, all three Test matches have gone down to the wire. The losing side in each of the three games had a chance to win but somehow finished second. Thus, the five-match series is already one of the greatest series of the 21st century. Talking about the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, the match once again saw the momentum shift from one team to the other before Ben Stokes & Co. finally got off the mark in the riveting series. In the series opener, at Edgbaston, England paid the price for some silly mistakes in the end moments before Stokes held out as the lone warrior in pursuit of 371 in the second Test at Lord's. Nonetheless, the addition of Mark Wood and his raw pace jolted Australia as the home side managed to narrow down the Aussies' lead to 2-1. The fourth and penultimate Test is more than a week away. RECAP OF THE HEADINGLEY THRILLER Before we dig into how England won the third Test, let us revisit the match. Opting to bowl first, England rode on Stuart Broad and Wood's early strikes with Australia reeling at 85 for 4. At No. 6, Mitchell Marsh came out to bat along with Travis Head as the duo stitched an impressive 155-run fifth-wicket stand. At 240 for 4, Australia were on course to surpass the 350-run mark. However, Wood had another brilliant spell up his sleeves as he rattled the Aussies to dismiss them for 263. Wood's 5 for 34 sidelined Marsh's 118, despite it being a highly-impressive knock from a batter on a comeback trail. In reply to Australia's 263, England only managed 237. Pat Cummins' 6 for 68 led to England failing to take a sizeable lead with Stokes (80) being their top-scorer. While Australia took the lead, they had England on the back foot at 167 for 8. But Stokes' entertaining 80 prevented the Aussies from dictating terms with a healthy lead. In their second essay, Australia never got going and were struggling at 139 for 6 before Head's 77 enabled his side to set a 251-run target. In reply, England were nervy in their approach. The hosts were 93 for 3 and then reduced to 161 for 5, with Stokes dismissed for 13, but Harry Brook (75) and vital knocks from Chris Woakes (32 not out) and Wood (eight-ball 16 not out) took the English side past the finish line with three wickets in hand. Also Read: Ashes 2023: 'Over the moon' Ben Stokes hails trio of Woods, Woakes and Moeen after critical win at Headingley HOW ENGLAND MANAGED TO KEEP THE ASHES ALIVE Those who watched the game can easily say that Wood's inclusion did the trick for England. Reeling at 2-0, Stokes-Brendon McCullum-led team management dropped James Anderson -- who only accounted for three scalps in the opening two games -- and added Wood to the setup. His addition suddenly brightened England's bowling attack as his relentless pace, bounce and energy fired up the English line-up. Wood was a speed demon who bowled every ball with the only purpose to take a wicket and not contain runs. He was always in the hunt, setting up the batters with his disciplined line and lengths and making the Aussies dance to his chin music. He was giving it his all. Every spell pumped up the English fans and brought his side back into the contest or put them ahead. Wood was regularly clocking over 90mph without breaking a sweat. While he is one of England's fastest, it wasn't all about his speed. The 33-year-old bowled straight and kept it full as per the conditions and brought on the short-ball ploy with ease. In addition, his bat did the talking in both innings. Wood lifted England, after lunch on Day 2, with a berserk eight-ball 24 (laced with a four and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 300). He passed on the baton to Stokes before the English captain took his side to 237 all-out courtesy of his stroke-filled 80. Even on the fourth day, England were 230 for 7 -- chasing 251 -- and two more wickets could have once again opened the game. Nonetheless, that wasn't going to be the case with Wood going bonkers and killing the contest in a jiffy. He produced another entertaining cameo (striking at 200) to take his side home. A lot has been said and written about England's bazball approach. It was under stern test in the third Test with them trailing 0-2. However, Wood backed the style as his positive energy and gungho approach (with both bat and ball) have eased England's issues to an extent as they now trail 1-2 with two more spicy contests in store. WOOD HAD A BALL IN HEADINGLEY 🎶 Pace and bounce, pace and bounce 🎶 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/WSxUe9y9Z2 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 8, 2023 × Never in doubt 😉 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/8FapL3CV4u — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 8, 2023 × A thrilling cameo from Woody 🚀 2️⃣4️⃣ from just 8️⃣ balls! #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/9J4rOCAcrK — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 7, 2023 × Woody bringing the HEAT 🔥 Every rocket from our speed demon in that morning session 🚀#EnglandCricket | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Ashes 🇦🇺 | @MAWood33 pic.twitter.com/gh2AETMLMa — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 6, 2023 × It's full and straight and far too quick for Usman Khawaja 🌪️ Australia are 2 down and Mark Wood is on fire! 🔥 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/y5MAB1rWxd — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 6, 2023 × At the post-match presentation, Wood stated, "Delighted to be here to stand as the Man of the Match. Tried to run in as hard as I can. Stokesy told me to bowl as fast as I could. Things still to work on going into the next game. I was pleased with my 24 off 8. Would be tough going into the next game. The support everywhere we go is amazing, but it's always better in the north, isn't it? Will see I how pull up but will do everything I can to be ready." Going by Wood's performance and words, Headingley's heroics might have been just a sneak peek and he probably has more to offer in the remaining two Tests. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

EXPLAINED: How Mark Wood's all-round performance at Headingley kept Ashes 2023 alive for England

<p>England have their back against the wall in Ashes 2023. After conceding a 2-0 lead, they started the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, with a bang on Thursday (July 06). Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Ben Stokes &amp; Co. rode on Mark Wood's excellent spell, 5 for 34, to dismiss Australia for 263 before going to stumps at 68 for 3.</p>

<p>While England would have surely wanted to not lose more than a wicket, they also conceded extra runs&nbsp;-- despite Australia being all-out for a moderate 263 -- due to dropped catches. Joe Root, England's former captain, and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow&nbsp;dropped some big chances on Thursday. It is to be noted that England have been ordinary on the field with 15&nbsp;chances being wasted (14 catches, one stumping)&nbsp;in the ongoing Ashes. On Day 1 of the third Test, they dropped four catches&nbsp;including Root giving a reprieve to centurion Mitchell Marsh (118) when he was batting on 12.</p>

<h2><strong>'You're thinking 'don't come to me, don't come to me'</strong></h2>

<p>Thus, former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain lashed out at Stokes &amp; Co. for their woeful fielding standards in Ashes 2023, which might cost them the series. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hussain pointed out, "It's like a virus, it spreads through the team. I'm not just talking about in a day, it's in a series - you lose it, you get hard hands."</p>

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<p>Hussain further highlighted, "The greatest catchers I played with were Mark Waugh and Nick Knight, and they had soft hands. Jonny Bairstow will know he should be taking that, Joe Root will know he should be taking that - these are not difficult chances, but now it's spreading like a virus."</p>

<p>"You're thinking 'don't come to me, don't come to me', when in the field you should be wanting every ball to come to you," he added.</p>

<p>England's catching has once again come under scrutiny. During the 2021/22 Ashes, in Australia, Root-led England were ordinary on the field which led to their 4-0 hammering at the hands of Pat Cummins &amp; Co.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At present, England are on the back foot in their first innings in reply to Australia's 263. They need to get their act together in all departments to prevent the Aussies from retaining the urn and also winning their first away Ashes since 2001. Currently, a series defeat looks likely for the Three Lions.</p>

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England have their back against the wall in Ashes 2023. After conceding a 2-0 lead, they started the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, with a bang on Thursday (July 06).

England have their back against the wall in Ashes 2023. After conceding a 2-0 lead, they started the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, with a bang on Thursday (July 06). Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Ben Stokes & Co. rode on Mark Wood's excellent spell, 5 for 34, to dismiss Australia for 263 before going to stumps at 68 for 3. While England would have surely wanted to not lose more than a wicket, they also conceded extra runs -- despite Australia being all-out for a moderate 263 -- due to dropped catches. Joe Root, England's former captain, and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow dropped some big chances on Thursday. It is to be noted that England have been ordinary on the field with 15 chances being wasted (14 catches, one stumping) in the ongoing Ashes. On Day 1 of the third Test, they dropped four catches including Root giving a reprieve to centurion Mitchell Marsh (118) when he was batting on 12. 'You're thinking 'don't come to me, don't come to me' Thus, former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain lashed out at Stokes & Co. for their woeful fielding standards in Ashes 2023, which might cost them the series. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hussain pointed out, "It's like a virus, it spreads through the team. I'm not just talking about in a day, it's in a series - you lose it, you get hard hands." Also Read: Ashes, 3rd Test: Centurion Mitchell Marsh recalls Day 1 heroics, says 'worked hard to control nerves' Hussain further highlighted, "The greatest catchers I played with were Mark Waugh and Nick Knight, and they had soft hands. Jonny Bairstow will know he should be taking that, Joe Root will know he should be taking that - these are not difficult chances, but now it's spreading like a virus." "You're thinking 'don't come to me, don't come to me', when in the field you should be wanting every ball to come to you," he added. England's catching has once again come under scrutiny. During the 2021/22 Ashes, in Australia, Root-led England were ordinary on the field which led to their 4-0 hammering at the hands of Pat Cummins & Co. At present, England are on the back foot in their first innings in reply to Australia's 263. They need to get their act together in all departments to prevent the Aussies from retaining the urn and also winning their first away Ashes since 2001. Currently, a series defeat looks likely for the Three Lions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'It's spreading like a virus': Nasser Hussain rips apart England for dropped catches in 3rd Ashes Test

<p>On Thursday (July 06), Steve Smith became the 15th Australian and 75th player overall to enter the 100-Test club during Day 1 of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley. Smith, who started as a leg-spinner, is one of the legends of the modern-day game who has redefined his career as one of the greatest batters -- especially in the purest format of the game. He has over 9,000 runs (9,113) in whites at an average of nearly 60 with 32 hundreds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith has been Australia's go-to-batter over the years and played an integral role in their success in the longest format. With him achieving the 100-Test milestone, Australian captain Pat Cummins lauded Smith during the coin toss of the third Ashes Test in Headingley.&nbsp;"For Smith, his 100th game. Huge, the standard he's set, averaging almost 60 is incredible," Cummins said after Ben Stokes-led England opted to bowl first in the third Test.</p>

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<p>Smith has been in good form in the ongoing English summer. He made a brisk 121 versus India in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) -- where Cummins &amp; Co. won by 209 runs -- and while he struggled in the Ashes 2023 opener, he returned with 110 and 34 in the second Test at Lord's. As Australia have a 2-0 lead and is on the verge of winning their first away Ashes since 2001, Smith will be desperate to score a daddy hundred in the ongoing third Test and help his side retain the urn with an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After being asked to bat first, Australia had a tough start in the third Test. While David Warner departed for 4, Usman Khawaja's stumps were rattled by Mark Wood who also dismissed Marnus Labuschagne. Australia is now dependent on Smith to keep the scoreboard moving and take his side out of troubled waters.</p>

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On Thursday (July 06), Steve Smith became the 15th Australian and 75th player overall to enter the 100-Test club during Day 1 of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley.

On Thursday (July 06), Steve Smith became the 15th Australian and 75th player overall to enter the 100-Test club during Day 1 of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley. Smith, who started as a leg-spinner, is one of the legends of the modern-day game who has redefined his career as one of the greatest batters -- especially in the purest format of the game. He has over 9,000 runs (9,113) in whites at an average of nearly 60 with 32 hundreds. Smith has been Australia's go-to-batter over the years and played an integral role in their success in the longest format. With him achieving the 100-Test milestone, Australian captain Pat Cummins lauded Smith during the coin toss of the third Ashes Test in Headingley. "For Smith, his 100th game. Huge, the standard he's set, averaging almost 60 is incredible," Cummins said after Ben Stokes-led England opted to bowl first in the third Test. Also Read: Stop concentrating on India vs Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi says winning CWC'23 is Babar & Co's main aim Smith has been in good form in the ongoing English summer. He made a brisk 121 versus India in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) -- where Cummins & Co. won by 209 runs -- and while he struggled in the Ashes 2023 opener, he returned with 110 and 34 in the second Test at Lord's. As Australia have a 2-0 lead and is on the verge of winning their first away Ashes since 2001, Smith will be desperate to score a daddy hundred in the ongoing third Test and help his side retain the urn with an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. After being asked to bat first, Australia had a tough start in the third Test. While David Warner departed for 4, Usman Khawaja's stumps were rattled by Mark Wood who also dismissed Marnus Labuschagne. Australia is now dependent on Smith to keep the scoreboard moving and take his side out of troubled waters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023 | He has set high standard: Aussie captain Pat Cummins lauds Steve Smith for 100th Test milestone

<p>The heat around England batter Jonny <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-2023-englands-jonny-bairstow-given-run-out-in-another-controversial-decision-in-lords-test-watch-611086">Bairstow's dismissal</a> in the second Ashes Test in Lord's is not dying down. The drama around the controversial run-out in England's second innings has gotten so big that even the Australian and the UK <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-2023-pm-anthony-albanese-backs-australia-post-british-pms-support-to-ben-stokes-in-lords-test-row-611618">prime ministers got involved</a>.</p>

<p>While England, especially their skipper Ben Stokes, has criticised the manner in which Bairstow was given out, Australians have defended it ferociously. Former ICC elite panel umpire Simon Taufel has now joined the debate, weighing in on England's stance that Australian players breached the 'spirit of cricket.'&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Was Jonny Bairstow's dismissal at Lords a breach of the Spirit of Cricket?" wrote Taufel in a LinkedIn post. "This is a question I have been inundated with, so I thought it best to share my thoughts publicly by asking everyone a question or eight to consider …</p>

<ul>
	<li>"Have you seen any umpire tell a fielding side that the keeper standing back is not allowed to attempt a stumping?</li>
	<li>"Was there a complaint from anyone when Bairstow tried to stump Marnus exactly the same way in the first innings?</li>
	<li>"What has Jonny Bairstow said about his dismissal? He has been very quiet. Why?</li>
	<li>"My experience is when people don't like a dismissal under the Laws of Cricket, they cite the Spirit of Cricket to support their view.</li>
	<li>"Which part of the codified Preamble (the Spirit of Cricket) was breached by the fielding side?</li>
	<li>"What did the fielding side do in effecting a legitimate dismissal that unfairly impacted the ability of the batter in their attempt not to be dismissed? (Did they run into him or distract him or prevent him making good his ground?)</li>
	<li>"Should a batter be immune from dismissal as per the Laws by simply being negligent (and leaving his ground too early)?</li>
	<li>"Did England retire Ben Duckett when they disagreed with the Starc catch decision as per the Laws and umpires' decision?</li>
</ul>

<p>"The hypocrisy and lack of consistency from some people and groups is quite interesting and concerning for the future of our game. Maybe I am the odd one out here? The good news is that we are actively engaged with Test cricket, the best form of the game," he wrote to end the post.</p>

<p>Bairstow's dismissal, off a Cameron Green delivery, pushed Ben Stokes to put on a show afterwards. The English skipper scored 36 runs off the next two Green overs to reach his 100. Stokes, however, got out with England needing 70 runs more to win. The home side, with only three wickets left, then folded for 327, losing the second Test by 43 runs.</p>

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The heat around England batter Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the second Ashes Test in Lord's is not dying down. The drama around the controversial run-out in England's second innings has gotten so big that even the Australian and the UK prime ministers got involved.

The heat around England batter Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the second Ashes Test in Lord's is not dying down. The drama around the controversial run-out in England's second innings has gotten so big that even the Australian and the UK prime ministers got involved. While England, especially their skipper Ben Stokes, has criticised the manner in which Bairstow was given out, Australians have defended it ferociously. Former ICC elite panel umpire Simon Taufel has now joined the debate, weighing in on England's stance that Australian players breached the 'spirit of cricket.' Also Read: David Gower lashes out at MCC members for mocking Usman Khawaja in Lords' Long Room "Was Jonny Bairstow's dismissal at Lords a breach of the Spirit of Cricket?" wrote Taufel in a LinkedIn post. "This is a question I have been inundated with, so I thought it best to share my thoughts publicly by asking everyone a question or eight to consider … "Have you seen any umpire tell a fielding side that the keeper standing back is not allowed to attempt a stumping? "Was there a complaint from anyone when Bairstow tried to stump Marnus exactly the same way in the first innings? "What has Jonny Bairstow said about his dismissal? He has been very quiet. Why? "My experience is when people don't like a dismissal under the Laws of Cricket, they cite the Spirit of Cricket to support their view. "Which part of the codified Preamble (the Spirit of Cricket) was breached by the fielding side? "What did the fielding side do in effecting a legitimate dismissal that unfairly impacted the ability of the batter in their attempt not to be dismissed? (Did they run into him or distract him or prevent him making good his ground?) "Should a batter be immune from dismissal as per the Laws by simply being negligent (and leaving his ground too early)? "Did England retire Ben Duckett when they disagreed with the Starc catch decision as per the Laws and umpires' decision? "The hypocrisy and lack of consistency from some people and groups is quite interesting and concerning for the future of our game. Maybe I am the odd one out here? The good news is that we are actively engaged with Test cricket, the best form of the game," he wrote to end the post. Bairstow's dismissal, off a Cameron Green delivery, pushed Ben Stokes to put on a show afterwards. The English skipper scored 36 runs off the next two Green overs to reach his 100. Stokes, however, got out with England needing 70 runs more to win. The home side, with only three wickets left, then folded for 327, losing the second Test by 43 runs. Australia now have a 2-0 lead in the five-Test series with the next Test of the series starting July 6 at Headingley. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: Former ICC umpire Simon Taufel tears into England over Bairstow run out controversy

<p>Ahead of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Steve Smith, who is gearing up for his 100th Test match when Australia and England lock horns in the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, and will become the 14th Australian to reach three-figure Test appearances. Easily one of the greatest Test batters of current times, and a modern-day great, Smith has been Australia's go-to-batter in whites. Thus, Ponting made a big claim as he feels Smith is Australia's second-greatest batter after Don Bradman.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'If it all ended tomorrow, Steve Smith would be Australia's second-greatest batter after Bradman'</strong></h2>

<p>"If it all ended tomorrow, he'd be the second-greatest batsman Australia have produced after Don Bradman. Statistically, you cannot argue with that. He's achieving things so quickly. Even at Lord's, he became the second-fastest in history to reach 9,000 Test runs," Ponting said while speaking with Nasser Hussain for the Daily Mail.</p>

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<p>The former Aussie skipper added, "Quickest to 32 Test hundreds, innings-wise. It doesn't look as though he's slowing down. He has been a bit guarded about how long he will go on for, which is a bit strange to me. He jokes about not being able to sleep. With the number of hundreds he scores, he should be able to sleep pretty easily, I reckon."</p>

<p>Smith started his career as a leg spinner but soon became a handy batter and is now regarded highly in the Test format. In 99 Tests, the right-hander has&nbsp;9,113 runs at an average of&nbsp;59.56 with 32 hundreds and 37 half-centuries. He was awarded the ICC Test Player of the Decade in December 2020. He continues to score heaps of runs and slammed a century in Australia's 209-run win over India in the WTC final.</p>

<p>In the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, Smith returned as the Player-of-the-Match for his 110 in the first innings. He will be eager to score another triple-figure knock in the upcoming third Ashes Test with Pat Cummins &amp; Co. leading the series 2-0.</p>

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Ahead of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Steve Smith, who is gearing up for his 100th Test match when Australia and England lock horns in the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, and will become the 14th Australian to reach three-figure Test appearances.

Ahead of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Steve Smith, who is gearing up for his 100th Test match when Australia and England lock horns in the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, and will become the 14th Australian to reach three-figure Test appearances. Easily one of the greatest Test batters of current times, and a modern-day great, Smith has been Australia's go-to-batter in whites. Thus, Ponting made a big claim as he feels Smith is Australia's second-greatest batter after Don Bradman. 'If it all ended tomorrow, Steve Smith would be Australia's second-greatest batter after Bradman' "If it all ended tomorrow, he'd be the second-greatest batsman Australia have produced after Don Bradman. Statistically, you cannot argue with that. He's achieving things so quickly. Even at Lord's, he became the second-fastest in history to reach 9,000 Test runs," Ponting said while speaking with Nasser Hussain for the Daily Mail. Also Read: Ashes 2023: England likely to replace Pope with THIS batter at No.3 as Headingley gets ready for third Test The former Aussie skipper added, "Quickest to 32 Test hundreds, innings-wise. It doesn't look as though he's slowing down. He has been a bit guarded about how long he will go on for, which is a bit strange to me. He jokes about not being able to sleep. With the number of hundreds he scores, he should be able to sleep pretty easily, I reckon." Smith started his career as a leg spinner but soon became a handy batter and is now regarded highly in the Test format. In 99 Tests, the right-hander has 9,113 runs at an average of 59.56 with 32 hundreds and 37 half-centuries. He was awarded the ICC Test Player of the Decade in December 2020. He continues to score heaps of runs and slammed a century in Australia's 209-run win over India in the WTC final. In the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, Smith returned as the Player-of-the-Match for his 110 in the first innings. He will be eager to score another triple-figure knock in the upcoming third Ashes Test with Pat Cummins & Co. leading the series 2-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Steve Smith is the second-greatest batter Australia produced after Don Bradman, feels Ricky Ponting

<p>Things went out of hand after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, on Sunday (July 02). After the Englishman ducked a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, during his side's unsuccessful 371-run chase, he was caught wandering off the crease and, as a result, was stumped by Alex Carey. His mode of dismissal sparked a huge controversy as the ones slamming it brought forward the 'Spirit of Cricket' debate whereas majority favoured Carey's action as it remains within the laws of the game.</p>

<p>After Bairstow's dismissal, Stuart Broad joined captain Ben Stokes (155) in the middle as they added 110 runs before England folded for 327 in pursuit of 371. During the Broad-Stokes partnership, the former took a dig at Carey for his actions. Moreover, the members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) also joined in and mocked Aussie opener Usman Khawaja when both sides dispersed for the lunch break on Sunday. With MCC members also targetting the Australians, things went out of hand and many slammed their actions.</p>

<p>Now, former England captain David Gower has slammed MCC members for reckling Khawaja. He found their action 'horribly ironic' and said that 'it is a sort of pack mentality' which he does not appreciate. He lost his cool as Khawaja is 'actually the nicest man in cricket' and the MCC members should not have targetted him.</p>

<p>"I found it horribly ironic, and horrible is the keyword, that MCC members were attacking Usman Khawaja, who is actually the nicest man in cricket. It's just wrong. I was in Australia for the last Ashes series and I watched him make hundreds there and watched him make his hundreds here as well. First of all, it's picking on the wrong man. It's a sort of pack mentality which I don't like, I absolutely hate," Gower said while speaking to SEN's Sportsday.</p>

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<h2><strong>How did the Aussie opener react?</strong></h2>

<p>After the match, Khawaja reacted to the onslaught he faced from the MCC members and said, "It was really disappointing. Lord's is one of my favourite places to come. There's always respect shown at Lord's, particularly in the Members Pavilion in the Long Room, but there wasn't today. It was very disappointing.</p>

<p>"If anyone asked me where the best place is to play I always say Lord's. The crowd is great, particularly the members are great, and some of the stuff that was coming out of the members' mouths is really disappointing and I wasn't just going stand by and cop it. So I just talked to a few of them. A few of them throwing out some pretty big allegations and I just called them up on it and they kept going, and I was like, well, this is your membership here. So I'm just pointing them out. But it's pretty disrespectful, to be honest. I just expect a lot better from the members," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>MCC apologises to Usman Khawaja</strong></h2>

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<p>“The Long Room is unique in world cricket and the great privilege of players passing through the Pavilion is very special. After this morning’s play, emotions were running high, and words were unfortunately exchanged with some of the Australian team, by a small number of members,” the MCC said in a statement.</p>

<p>“We have unreservedly apologised to the Australian Team and will deal with any Member who has not maintained the standard we expect through our disciplinary processes. It was not necessary to eject anyone from the ground and I am pleased to say that there was no repeat of this as the players resumed the field for this afternoon’s session.” Australian team management had also requested the MCC to investigate the incidents involving spectators in the members’ area," it added.</p>

<p>Talking about Ashes 2023, Pat Cummisn &amp; Co. lead the series 2-0 following their 43-run win over England at Lord's. The third Test will kick off on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley.&nbsp;</p>

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Things went out of hand after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, on Sunday (July 02). After the Englishman ducked a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, during his side's unsuccessful 371-run chase, he was caught wandering off the crease and, as a result, was stumped by Alex Carey.

Things went out of hand after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, on Sunday (July 02). After the Englishman ducked a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, during his side's unsuccessful 371-run chase, he was caught wandering off the crease and, as a result, was stumped by Alex Carey. His mode of dismissal sparked a huge controversy as the ones slamming it brought forward the 'Spirit of Cricket' debate whereas majority favoured Carey's action as it remains within the laws of the game. After Bairstow's dismissal, Stuart Broad joined captain Ben Stokes (155) in the middle as they added 110 runs before England folded for 327 in pursuit of 371. During the Broad-Stokes partnership, the former took a dig at Carey for his actions. Moreover, the members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) also joined in and mocked Aussie opener Usman Khawaja when both sides dispersed for the lunch break on Sunday. With MCC members also targetting the Australians, things went out of hand and many slammed their actions. Now, former England captain David Gower has slammed MCC members for reckling Khawaja. He found their action 'horribly ironic' and said that 'it is a sort of pack mentality' which he does not appreciate. He lost his cool as Khawaja is 'actually the nicest man in cricket' and the MCC members should not have targetted him. "I found it horribly ironic, and horrible is the keyword, that MCC members were attacking Usman Khawaja, who is actually the nicest man in cricket. It's just wrong. I was in Australia for the last Ashes series and I watched him make hundreds there and watched him make his hundreds here as well. First of all, it's picking on the wrong man. It's a sort of pack mentality which I don't like, I absolutely hate," Gower said while speaking to SEN's Sportsday. Also Read: Steve Smith is the second-greatest batter Australia have produced after Don Bradman, feels Ricky Ponting How did the Aussie opener react? After the match, Khawaja reacted to the onslaught he faced from the MCC members and said, "It was really disappointing. Lord's is one of my favourite places to come. There's always respect shown at Lord's, particularly in the Members Pavilion in the Long Room, but there wasn't today. It was very disappointing. "If anyone asked me where the best place is to play I always say Lord's. The crowd is great, particularly the members are great, and some of the stuff that was coming out of the members' mouths is really disappointing and I wasn't just going stand by and cop it. So I just talked to a few of them. A few of them throwing out some pretty big allegations and I just called them up on it and they kept going, and I was like, well, this is your membership here. So I'm just pointing them out. But it's pretty disrespectful, to be honest. I just expect a lot better from the members," he added. MCC apologises to Usman Khawaja MCC Statement.#Ashes pic.twitter.com/fWYdzx1uhD — Marylebone Cricket Club (@MCCOfficial) July 2, 2023 × “The Long Room is unique in world cricket and the great privilege of players passing through the Pavilion is very special. After this morning’s play, emotions were running high, and words were unfortunately exchanged with some of the Australian team, by a small number of members,” the MCC said in a statement. “We have unreservedly apologised to the Australian Team and will deal with any Member who has not maintained the standard we expect through our disciplinary processes. It was not necessary to eject anyone from the ground and I am pleased to say that there was no repeat of this as the players resumed the field for this afternoon’s session.” Australian team management had also requested the MCC to investigate the incidents involving spectators in the members’ area," it added. Talking about Ashes 2023, Pat Cummisn & Co. lead the series 2-0 following their 43-run win over England at Lord's. The third Test will kick off on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: David Gower lashes out at MCC members for mocking Usman Khawaja in Lords' Long Room

<p>The opening two Tests in Ashes 2023 have&nbsp;been riveting, to say the least. Pat Cummins-led Australia held their nerves in the series opener to win by two wickets before coming on top of Ben Stokes &amp; Co. in the second encounter by 43 runs, in defence of 371, amid huge drama at Lord's. As Australia are one victory away from winning their first away&nbsp;Ashes series since 2001, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has a suggestion for Ben Stokes &amp; Co.</p>

<p>Ponting pointed out how James Anderson, England's pace spearhead, has not looked his usual best. In the first two Tests, the 40-year-old only claimed three scalps and looked completely out of sorts. Meanwhile, Stuart Broad has picked 11 wickets whereas Ollie Robinson has ten scalps so far. Even Josh Tongue, who made his debut in the Lord's Test, also returned with 3 for 98 and 2 for 53 in the two innings. Thus, Ponting feels the veteran speedster can be dropped for the Leeds Test with the series on the line for Stokes &amp; Co.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"From what I saw last week, I thought he was the standard of their fast bowlers," Ponting told Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review. He opined, "(Stuart) Broad got the wickets in the second innings, but Tongue got early breakthroughs."</p>

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<h2><strong>'James&nbsp;Anderson&nbsp;looked like the most disappointing bowler for England so far'</strong></h2>

<p>The former Aussie skipper highlighted, "They were both very similar dismissals from around the wicket with the ball coming back in. I think that is something that they need to consider as well. He (Anderson) looked like the most disappointing bowler for England so far. What you expect from James Anderson is when he's got that new ball in his hand, he's taking early wickets, he's moving the ball, and he's not going for any runs. We haven't seen that in the series so far."</p>

<p>"And that's not a direct criticism of James Anderson. He's been one of the all-time greats of the game, his longevity and his wicket-taking ability, but if I was looking at the bowlers I saw last week, I think he's the one that's looked to have the least amount of penetration," Punter stated.</p>

<p>He added, "(Ollie) Robinson's had less penetration, but he's probably actually bowled a bit better. He's been in control of the game more than Anderson has. They've still got a few questions there with Moeen. Do they risk going into the game again and having the same (injury) happen?"</p>

<p>"I doubt that he would have bowled enough between the end of Edgbaston and the start of Headingley for them to be 100 per cent convinced that he's going to be physically right to bowl a lot of overs in a Test match. It could get down to the stage where they're bowling last at Headingley and they might need someone like him to bowl 25 or 30 overs in an innings, Ponting concluded."</p>

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The opening two Tests in Ashes 2023 have been riveting, to say the least. Pat Cummins-led Australia held their nerves in the series opener to win by two wickets before coming on top of Ben Stokes & Co.

The opening two Tests in Ashes 2023 have been riveting, to say the least. Pat Cummins-led Australia held their nerves in the series opener to win by two wickets before coming on top of Ben Stokes & Co. in the second encounter by 43 runs, in defence of 371, amid huge drama at Lord's. As Australia are one victory away from winning their first away Ashes series since 2001, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has a suggestion for Ben Stokes & Co. Ponting pointed out how James Anderson, England's pace spearhead, has not looked his usual best. In the first two Tests, the 40-year-old only claimed three scalps and looked completely out of sorts. Meanwhile, Stuart Broad has picked 11 wickets whereas Ollie Robinson has ten scalps so far. Even Josh Tongue, who made his debut in the Lord's Test, also returned with 3 for 98 and 2 for 53 in the two innings. Thus, Ponting feels the veteran speedster can be dropped for the Leeds Test with the series on the line for Stokes & Co. "From what I saw last week, I thought he was the standard of their fast bowlers," Ponting told Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review. He opined, "(Stuart) Broad got the wickets in the second innings, but Tongue got early breakthroughs." Also Read: 'When did I....': Ben Stokes hits back at Australian newspaper for 'crybabies' remark after Lord's Test drama 'James Anderson looked like the most disappointing bowler for England so far' The former Aussie skipper highlighted, "They were both very similar dismissals from around the wicket with the ball coming back in. I think that is something that they need to consider as well. He (Anderson) looked like the most disappointing bowler for England so far. What you expect from James Anderson is when he's got that new ball in his hand, he's taking early wickets, he's moving the ball, and he's not going for any runs. We haven't seen that in the series so far." "And that's not a direct criticism of James Anderson. He's been one of the all-time greats of the game, his longevity and his wicket-taking ability, but if I was looking at the bowlers I saw last week, I think he's the one that's looked to have the least amount of penetration," Punter stated. He added, "(Ollie) Robinson's had less penetration, but he's probably actually bowled a bit better. He's been in control of the game more than Anderson has. They've still got a few questions there with Moeen. Do they risk going into the game again and having the same (injury) happen?" "I doubt that he would have bowled enough between the end of Edgbaston and the start of Headingley for them to be 100 per cent convinced that he's going to be physically right to bowl a lot of overs in a Test match. It could get down to the stage where they're bowling last at Headingley and they might need someone like him to bowl 25 or 30 overs in an innings, Ponting concluded." The third Test commences on July 06 at Leeds, Headingley. England will be desperate to keep the five-match series alive after losing two close encounters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

James Anderson has been most disappointing: Ricky Ponting suggests hosts can drop pacer for Leeds Test

<p>England went down to Australia by 43 runs on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, on Sunday (July 2). The final day began with England resuming at 114 for 4 before the home side lost both Ben Duckett (83) and Jonny Bairstow (10), in a controversial manner, as captain Ben Stokes upped the ante and stitched an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket stand with Stuart Broad.</p>

<p>The partnership ended with Josh Hazlewood dismissing Stokes for a brilliant 155, laced with nine fours and equal number of sixes, but his departure led to England being dismissed for 327. Thus, the home side lost by 43 runs to concede a 2-0 lead. While Stokes' majestic knock made heads turn, Bairstow's dismissal also led to varied opinions in the cricketing fraternity and social media platforms. The Englishman was caught wandering off the crease after he ducked a slower bouncer off Cameron Green. He soon left the crease as he felt the ball was dead before Aussie wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped him out; leaving his counterpart shellshocked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, some have pointed fingers at Australia for foul play whereas a majority feel the right call was made as Bairstow was caught being careless. Following the controversial dismissal, England Test coach Brendon McCullum is hopeful the Bairstow incident will galvanise England unit for a memorable Ashes comeback.</p>

<p>Speaking to BBC Cricket, he said, "I don't know if it's anger but the unit is galvanised. There are times as a coach where you've got to reduce emotion because it's going to bubble over and you can make poor decisions, but there's times when you allow emotion to go because it's going to galvanise the unit."</p>

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<p>"That's what I felt this emotion did for the side. I looked around the group and the guys were a little upset. If that helps us to win those key moments in the next Test, then I'm all for it," McCullum added.</p>

<p>The third Ashes Test gets underway on Thursday (July 6) at Leeds, Headingley. With the series at a decisive stage, England are expected to make a strong comeback in Headingley -- where they beat Australia by one wicket in pursuit of 359 in the 2019 edition.&nbsp;</p>


England went down to Australia by 43 runs on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, on Sunday (July 2). The final day began with England resuming at 114 for 4 before the home side lost both Ben Duckett (83) and Jonny Bairstow (10), in a controversial manner, as captain Ben Stokes upped the ante and stitched an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket stand with Stuart Broad.

England went down to Australia by 43 runs on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, on Sunday (July 2). The final day began with England resuming at 114 for 4 before the home side lost both Ben Duckett (83) and Jonny Bairstow (10), in a controversial manner, as captain Ben Stokes upped the ante and stitched an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket stand with Stuart Broad. The partnership ended with Josh Hazlewood dismissing Stokes for a brilliant 155, laced with nine fours and equal number of sixes, but his departure led to England being dismissed for 327. Thus, the home side lost by 43 runs to concede a 2-0 lead. While Stokes' majestic knock made heads turn, Bairstow's dismissal also led to varied opinions in the cricketing fraternity and social media platforms. The Englishman was caught wandering off the crease after he ducked a slower bouncer off Cameron Green. He soon left the crease as he felt the ball was dead before Aussie wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped him out; leaving his counterpart shellshocked. Since then, some have pointed fingers at Australia for foul play whereas a majority feel the right call was made as Bairstow was caught being careless. Following the controversial dismissal, England Test coach Brendon McCullum is hopeful the Bairstow incident will galvanise England unit for a memorable Ashes comeback. Speaking to BBC Cricket, he said, "I don't know if it's anger but the unit is galvanised. There are times as a coach where you've got to reduce emotion because it's going to bubble over and you can make poor decisions, but there's times when you allow emotion to go because it's going to galvanise the unit." Also Read: Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad questions Australia's 'cultural change' after Lord's Test controversy "That's what I felt this emotion did for the side. I looked around the group and the guys were a little upset. If that helps us to win those key moments in the next Test, then I'm all for it," McCullum added. The third Ashes Test gets underway on Thursday (July 6) at Leeds, Headingley. With the series at a decisive stage, England are expected to make a strong comeback in Headingley -- where they beat Australia by one wicket in pursuit of 359 in the 2019 edition.

'Don't know if it's anger but...': McCullum hopeful Bairstow incident will 'galvanise' Eng for Ashes comeback

<p>A lot of drama unfolded on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, between England and Australia after the visitors defeated Ben Stokes &amp; Co. by 43 runs to go 2-0 up in the series. The final day commenced with England 114-4 but were soon reduced to 193 for 6 before skipper Stokes played a blinder (155) to keep England's hopes alive. His dismissal led to his side's surrender as the home side got dismissed for 327.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Stokes' knock made heads turn, Jonny Bairstow's dismissal also became a huge talking point. The wicketkeeper ducked a slower bouncer from Cameron Green and was caught wandering off the crease as he felt the ball was dead. His Australian counterpart Alex Carey, thus, stumped him out as a huge controversy broke out. Nonetheless, it was within the laws of the game and, hence, he made the long walk back to the pavillion. After the decision was out, MCC members took a dig at Aussie players in the Pavillion Long Room at Lord's whereas former England and Australia cricketers also had a go at one another.</p>

<p>On Monday (July 03), an&nbsp;Australian newspaper&nbsp;put out a picture of Stokes with the headline ‘Cry-babies’ following the outburst in the aftermath of Bairstow's dismissal. Stokes didn't hold back and was quick to respond.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stokes took to Twitter and wrote, “That’s definitely not me, since when did I bowl with the new ball.”</p>

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<p>Even England and Australian Prime Ministers have got involved in the Bairstow row. While England PM Rishi Sunak backed Stokes' statement on the mode of dismissal, his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese tweeted saying, "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!”</p>

<p>“Australia is right behind [Alyssa Healy], [Pat Cummins] and their teams and look forward to welcoming them home victorious," he added.</p>

<p>After the match, Stokes made a big statement with regard to the Bairstow incident.</p>

<h2><strong>'Would I want to win a game in that way? The answer for me is no'</strong></h2>

<p>"I am not disputing the fact it is out because it is out. If the shoe was on the other foot, I would have put more pressure on the umpires and asked whether they had called over and had a deep thought about the whole spirit of the game and would I want to do something like that. For Australia, it was the match-winning moment. Would I want to win a game in that way? The answer for me is no. We just have to move on," Stokes was quoted as saying.</p>

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A lot of drama unfolded on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, between England and Australia after the visitors defeated Ben Stokes & Co. by 43 runs to go 2-0 up in the series.

A lot of drama unfolded on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, between England and Australia after the visitors defeated Ben Stokes & Co. by 43 runs to go 2-0 up in the series. The final day commenced with England 114-4 but were soon reduced to 193 for 6 before skipper Stokes played a blinder (155) to keep England's hopes alive. His dismissal led to his side's surrender as the home side got dismissed for 327. While Stokes' knock made heads turn, Jonny Bairstow's dismissal also became a huge talking point. The wicketkeeper ducked a slower bouncer from Cameron Green and was caught wandering off the crease as he felt the ball was dead. His Australian counterpart Alex Carey, thus, stumped him out as a huge controversy broke out. Nonetheless, it was within the laws of the game and, hence, he made the long walk back to the pavillion. After the decision was out, MCC members took a dig at Aussie players in the Pavillion Long Room at Lord's whereas former England and Australia cricketers also had a go at one another. On Monday (July 03), an Australian newspaper put out a picture of Stokes with the headline ‘Cry-babies’ following the outburst in the aftermath of Bairstow's dismissal. Stokes didn't hold back and was quick to respond. Stokes took to Twitter and wrote, “That’s definitely not me, since when did I bowl with the new ball.” That’s definitely not me, since when did I bowl with the new ball https://t.co/24wI5GzohD — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) July 3, 2023 × Also Read: 'Don't know if it's anger but...': McCullum hopeful Bairstow incident will 'galvanise' Eng for Ashes comeback Even England and Australian Prime Ministers have got involved in the Bairstow row. While England PM Rishi Sunak backed Stokes' statement on the mode of dismissal, his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese tweeted saying, "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 [Alyssa Healy], [Pat Cummins] and their teams and look forward to welcoming them home victorious," he added. After the match, Stokes made a big statement with regard to the Bairstow incident. 'Would I want to win a game in that way? The answer for me is no' "I am not disputing the fact it is out because it is out. If the shoe was on the other foot, I would have put more pressure on the umpires and asked whether they had called over and had a deep thought about the whole spirit of the game and would I want to do something like that. For Australia, it was the match-winning moment. Would I want to win a game in that way? The answer for me is no. We just have to move on," Stokes was quoted as saying. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

'When did I....': Ben Stokes hits back at Australian newspaper for 'crybabies' remark after Lord's Test drama

<p>Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, saw plenty of action and drama. The final day began with England 114-4, in pursuit of 371. Ben Duckett (83) and captain Ben Stokes commenced in style as they consolidated their fifth-wicket stand. They added a total of 132 runs before Duckett's departure whereas the hosts also lost Jonny Bairstow (10) before lunch.</p>

<p>After Bairstow's fall, in a bizarre fashion, Stokes upped the ante and added 108 runs, for the seventh wicket, with Stuart Broad (11) before he fell for a majestic 155 as England folded for 327. Thus, the home side&nbsp;lost by 43 runs to concede a 2-0 lead. While Stokes made a lot of noise with his berserk inning, Bairstow's dismissal became a huge talking point as well.</p>

<p>After ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, Bairstow was caught wandering off the crease -- as he felt the ball was&nbsp;dead -- and the&nbsp;Aussie wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped him out. The Englishman was stunned before he was asked to make the long&nbsp;walk back to the pavilion. His mode of dismissal triggered a huge controversy as some raised fingers on Australia for foul play&nbsp;whereas many hailed Carey's presence of mind. <strong>Here's the video of Bairstow's dismissal -</strong></p>

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<p>A lot has been said and written about Bairstow's departure. Now, former England captain Andrew Strauss -- who also served as the Director of Cricket for England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) --&nbsp;slammed Bairstow for being dozy.</p>

<p>Speaking to Sky Sports, Strauss stated that Australia will be termed as 'villains' by English fans and their skipper Pat Cummins will get 'plenty of stick'&nbsp;for the remainder of the series, but criticised Bairstow, calling his dismissal fair.</p>

<p>"Australia are the villains, as far as England fans are concerned - especially Cummins and his decision not to withdraw that appeal of Bairstow. Cummins will get plenty of stick for the rest of the series, I would've thought, off the back of that," said Strauss.</p>

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<p>Strauss added, "You could argue that it was against the spirit of cricket. In truth, I think there was absolutely nothing wrong with it but, of course, the crowd will see it through English patriotic eyes. Bairstow was being dozy going outside of his crease. I was pretty comfortable with what Australia did."</p>

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Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, saw plenty of action and drama. The final day began with England 114-4, in pursuit of 371. Ben Duckett (83) and captain Ben Stokes commenced in style as they consolidated their fifth-wicket stand.

Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, saw plenty of action and drama. The final day began with England 114-4, in pursuit of 371. Ben Duckett (83) and captain Ben Stokes commenced in style as they consolidated their fifth-wicket stand. They added a total of 132 runs before Duckett's departure whereas the hosts also lost Jonny Bairstow (10) before lunch. After Bairstow's fall, in a bizarre fashion, Stokes upped the ante and added 108 runs, for the seventh wicket, with Stuart Broad (11) before he fell for a majestic 155 as England folded for 327. Thus, the home side lost by 43 runs to concede a 2-0 lead. While Stokes made a lot of noise with his berserk inning, Bairstow's dismissal became a huge talking point as well. After ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, Bairstow was caught wandering off the crease -- as he felt the ball was dead -- and the Aussie wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped him out. The Englishman was stunned before he was asked to make the long walk back to the pavilion. His mode of dismissal triggered a huge controversy as some raised fingers on Australia for foul play whereas many hailed Carey's presence of mind. Here's the video of Bairstow's dismissal - Excellent work by Alex Carey to run out Jonny Bairstow. Terrific presence of mind there! pic.twitter.com/0hrfGstX65 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 2, 2023 × A lot has been said and written about Bairstow's departure. Now, former England captain Andrew Strauss -- who also served as the Director of Cricket for England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) -- slammed Bairstow for being dozy. Speaking to Sky Sports, Strauss stated that Australia will be termed as 'villains' by English fans and their skipper Pat Cummins will get 'plenty of stick' for the remainder of the series, but criticised Bairstow, calling his dismissal fair. "Australia are the villains, as far as England fans are concerned - especially Cummins and his decision not to withdraw that appeal of Bairstow. Cummins will get plenty of stick for the rest of the series, I would've thought, off the back of that," said Strauss. Also Read: Underarm bowling on cards? Pat Cummins gives EPIC reply to English journalist after Lord's Test drama Strauss added, "You could argue that it was against the spirit of cricket. In truth, I think there was absolutely nothing wrong with it but, of course, the crowd will see it through English patriotic eyes. Bairstow was being dozy going outside of his crease. I was pretty comfortable with what Australia did." The third Ashes Test will now get underway on July 6 at Leeds, Headingley as Stokes & Co. trail Australia 0-2. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jonny Bairstow was being dozy: Andrew Strauss slams compatriot for bizarre dismissal in Lord's Test

<p>On Sunday (July 02), Ben Stokes kept on fighting for England and produced a masterclass on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's,&nbsp;in his side's chase of 371 versus Australia. He, however,&nbsp;could not take them past the finish line after&nbsp;falling&nbsp;for 155. Coming out to bat at 45 for 4, the England Test captain stitched an impressive 132-run fifth-wicket stand with opener Ben Duckett (83) and an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket partnership with Stuart Broad before England fell for 327 to lose by 43 runs.</p>

<p>Stokes played a composed knock till he saw Jonny Bairstow (10) get out in a bizarre fashion, who was caught wandering outside the crease after ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green only to be stumped by Alex Carey, as he accelerated with&nbsp;England&nbsp;reeling at 193/6. However, his fall led to England's surrender as hosts now trail 0-2 in the five-match series versus Pat Cummins &amp; Co. While Day 5 was all about Stokes, Bairstow's dismissal also led to a lot of drama.</p>

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<p>While Broad sledged Carey for stumping out Bairstow, the Aussie players were also taunted by some of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members in the iconic Long Room of the Lord's Stadium. Usman Khawaja, after the game, slammed the members' behaviour and was hurt by their comments. Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has now joined in and reacted to the whole incident on his Youtube channel.</p>

<h2><strong>'If you are seeing this at the home of cricket, then it is a bit of a problem'</strong></h2>

<p>Chopra said, "There was almost a scuffle-like situation in the Lord's Long Room. What does this mean and where does it go from here? It is a big question because if you are seeing this at the home of cricket, then it is a bit of a problem. It seemed like a fish market."</p>

<p>"They were making so much noise for that one run-out when the Australian players were going upstairs. If you have been given out rightly based on the law, that is where the debate must end but it did not end there and that's the problem. In the Long Room, the Aussies were booed a little, a lot of things were said," the cricketer-turned-commentator opined.</p>

<h2><strong>'They have been people with civilised behaviour but one decision made them go up in arms'</strong></h2>

<p>Chopra further stated, "These are the traditions at Lord's, the Mecca of cricket, where players go through the members in the Long Room. There have been people with civilized behaviour until now, they clap as well and are happy too, that's what England's culture has been so far but this one decision has made them go up in arms."</p>

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<p>"The spectators suddenly found everything wrong in it although the truth is that it is MCC's home as well. They only have made the laws. What is your problem if someone follows the laws that have been made there only?"</p>

<p>"The Australian team has asked for an investigation of the incident. I want to see attentively what happens. Will anyone be found guilty and if so what will happen to him? Will his membership be revoked or he won't be allowed to come to the ground for some time? Is something like that going to happen because it's not right," added the ex-Indian cricketer.</p>

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<p>As a result, the&nbsp;MCC suspended three members for their unacceptable behaviour post the Bairstow dismissal.&nbsp;The club revealed&nbsp;that the trio&nbsp;will, thus, not be permitted back into the iconic stadium&nbsp;whilst the investigation is underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third Ashes Test will now commence on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley with England trailing Australia 2-0.</p>

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On Sunday (July 02), Ben Stokes kept on fighting for England and produced a masterclass on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, in his side's chase of 371 versus Australia.

On Sunday (July 02), Ben Stokes kept on fighting for England and produced a masterclass on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, in his side's chase of 371 versus Australia. He, however, could not take them past the finish line after falling for 155. Coming out to bat at 45 for 4, the England Test captain stitched an impressive 132-run fifth-wicket stand with opener Ben Duckett (83) and an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket partnership with Stuart Broad before England fell for 327 to lose by 43 runs. Stokes played a composed knock till he saw Jonny Bairstow (10) get out in a bizarre fashion, who was caught wandering outside the crease after ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green only to be stumped by Alex Carey, as he accelerated with England reeling at 193/6. However, his fall led to England's surrender as hosts now trail 0-2 in the five-match series versus Pat Cummins & Co. While Day 5 was all about Stokes, Bairstow's dismissal also led to a lot of drama. 🤐🤐🤐#EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/dDGCnj4qNm — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 2, 2023 × While Broad sledged Carey for stumping out Bairstow, the Aussie players were also taunted by some of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members in the iconic Long Room of the Lord's Stadium. Usman Khawaja, after the game, slammed the members' behaviour and was hurt by their comments. Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has now joined in and reacted to the whole incident on his Youtube channel. 'If you are seeing this at the home of cricket, then it is a bit of a problem' Chopra said, "There was almost a scuffle-like situation in the Lord's Long Room. What does this mean and where does it go from here? It is a big question because if you are seeing this at the home of cricket, then it is a bit of a problem. It seemed like a fish market." "They were making so much noise for that one run-out when the Australian players were going upstairs. If you have been given out rightly based on the law, that is where the debate must end but it did not end there and that's the problem. In the Long Room, the Aussies were booed a little, a lot of things were said," the cricketer-turned-commentator opined. 'They have been people with civilised behaviour but one decision made them go up in arms' Chopra further stated, "These are the traditions at Lord's, the Mecca of cricket, where players go through the members in the Long Room. There have been people with civilized behaviour until now, they clap as well and are happy too, that's what England's culture has been so far but this one decision has made them go up in arms." Also Read: 'They cut 2 frames so that...': BIG CLAIM! Ajmal recalls lbw appeal vs Tendulkar in CWC'11 semi-final "The spectators suddenly found everything wrong in it although the truth is that it is MCC's home as well. They only have made the laws. What is your problem if someone follows the laws that have been made there only?" "The Australian team has asked for an investigation of the incident. I want to see attentively what happens. Will anyone be found guilty and if so what will happen to him? Will his membership be revoked or he won't be allowed to come to the ground for some time? Is something like that going to happen because it's not right," added the ex-Indian cricketer. MCC Statement.#Ashes pic.twitter.com/fWYdzx1uhD — Marylebone Cricket Club (@MCCOfficial) July 2, 2023 × As a result, the MCC suspended three members for their unacceptable behaviour post the Bairstow dismissal. The club revealed that the trio will, thus, not be permitted back into the iconic stadium whilst the investigation is underway. The third Ashes Test will now commence on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley with England trailing Australia 2-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Seemed like a fish market: Ex-India opener reacts to Long Room verbal spat on Day 5 of Lord's Test

<p>England and Australia produced another thrilling clash in Ashes 2023 as Pat Cummins &amp; Co. won the second Test&nbsp;at Lord's&nbsp;on Day 5 by 43 runs in defence of 371. Resuming Day 5, English duo captain Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett (83) started positively before the latter fell and Australia dismissed Jonny Bairstow for cheap (10).</p>

<p>Stokes-Stuart Broad stitched an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket stand before the English skipper departed for 155 -- laced with nine fours and an equal number of sixes -- as the visitors dismissed England for 327 to go 2-0 down in the series. Bairstow's dismissal triggered a big controversy as he was seen wandering out of the crease, after ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, to be stumped out by Alex Carey. His dismissal led to a verbal spat between the Aussie players and some of the&nbsp;Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members.</p>

<p>After Australia's win, Cummins was asked about the Bairstow dismissal by an English reporter in the post-match conference.&nbsp;The journalist asked if Australia&nbsp;would resort to underarm bowling or if the bowlers will try&nbsp;to run out the non-striker in the remaining Tests in the aftermath of Bairstow's dismissal.&nbsp;To this, the Aussie pacer had a savage response.</p>

<p>"Depends on how flat the wickets get. It might be an option to turn to," said Cummins.</p>

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<p>On Australian wicketkeeper Carey pulling off a smart dismissal of Bairstow, Cummins opined, "Carey saw it happen previously, it's in the Laws, totally fair play. That's how I saw it."</p>

<p>The Bairstow dismissal became a huge talking point after the Lord's Test. However, it remains within the laws of the game. It will be interesting to see how things pan out when both sides meet in the third Test, which gets underway on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley.</p>

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England and Australia produced another thrilling clash in Ashes 2023 as Pat Cummins & Co. won the second Test at Lord's on Day 5 by 43 runs in defence of 371. Resuming Day 5, English duo captain Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett (83) started positively before the latter fell and Australia dismissed Jonny Bairstow for cheap (10).

England and Australia produced another thrilling clash in Ashes 2023 as Pat Cummins & Co. won the second Test at Lord's on Day 5 by 43 runs in defence of 371. Resuming Day 5, English duo captain Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett (83) started positively before the latter fell and Australia dismissed Jonny Bairstow for cheap (10). Stokes-Stuart Broad stitched an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket stand before the English skipper departed for 155 -- laced with nine fours and an equal number of sixes -- as the visitors dismissed England for 327 to go 2-0 down in the series. Bairstow's dismissal triggered a big controversy as he was seen wandering out of the crease, after ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, to be stumped out by Alex Carey. His dismissal led to a verbal spat between the Aussie players and some of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members. After Australia's win, Cummins was asked about the Bairstow dismissal by an English reporter in the post-match conference. The journalist asked if Australia would resort to underarm bowling or if the bowlers will try to run out the non-striker in the remaining Tests in the aftermath of Bairstow's dismissal. To this, the Aussie pacer had a savage response. "Depends on how flat the wickets get. It might be an option to turn to," said Cummins. Also Read: Seemed like a fish market: Ex-India opener reacts to Long Room verbal spat on Day 5 of Lord's Test An English reporter had a ridiculous cop out by asking if we’re going to see under-arm bowling from Australia in this series. Pat Cummins: “Depends how flat the wickets get. Might be an option to turn to.” PLEASE😭😂😭 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/GvoYAmWv0n — Jessica (@sleepyJAK) July 2, 2023 × On Australian wicketkeeper Carey pulling off a smart dismissal of Bairstow, Cummins opined, "Carey saw it happen previously, it's in the Laws, totally fair play. That's how I saw it." The Bairstow dismissal became a huge talking point after the Lord's Test. However, it remains within the laws of the game. It will be interesting to see how things pan out when both sides meet in the third Test, which gets underway on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Underarm bowling on cards? Pat Cummins gives EPIC reply to English journalist after Lord's Test drama

<p>The England cricket team find themselves in a precarious situation having lost the second Ashes Test by 43 runs at Lord’s. Chasing a target of 371, the hosts were bowled out for 327 on day five of the Test match. England skipper Ben Stokes pulled off a tremendous knock of 155 runs and he was the last man standing for his side. Stokes’s brilliance might have gone in vain but the star all-rounder’s phenomenal knock was praised by many. Virat Kohli was one of many who lavished huge praise on Stokes. Applauding Stokes’ terrific knock, the former India captain tweeted, “I wasn’t joking about calling Ben Stokes the most competitive bloke I’ve played against. Innings of the highest quality but Australia is too good at the moment.”</p>

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<h2>Ravichandran Ashwin tweets</h2>

<p>The number one Test bowler in the world, Ravichandran Ashwin, also lauded Ben Stokes on Twitter. “May eventually turn out to be an innings in a losing cause, but Ben Stokes and his stomach for a fight is unreal,” the Indian spinner tweeted.</p>

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<h2>Ben Stokes’ brilliance</h2>

<p>In the second innings, Ben Stokes came out to bat at the fall of the fourth wicket after England’s top order failed miserably. Ben Duckett offered a good support to Stokes. But Duckett once again failed to breach the three-digit mark having been dismissed for 83. Stokes’ superb counter-attacking style of batting did change the momentum. A panic was seen in the Australian camp after Stokes’ change of gear. It seemed that the English skipper would succeed in guiding his side to a remarkable win at Lord’s. But Josh Hazlewood, eventually, sent Stokes back to the dressing room in the 73rd over of the second innings. Stokes’ knock comprised nine sixes and as many boundaries. Stokes’ century also turned out to be an England captain’s first Ashes ton at the Lord’s since Andrew Strauss' 161 in 2009.</p>

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<p>Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets each to earn a sensational victory for the visitors. England’s James Anderson and Josh Tongue added 25 runs for the final wicket but it could hardly do enough to deter Australia from claiming a lead of 2-0 in the five-match Ashes. The third Test is scheduled to start from July 6 at Headingley in Leeds.</p>


The England cricket team find themselves in a precarious situation having lost the second Ashes Test by 43 runs at Lord’s. Chasing a target of 371, the hosts were bowled out for 327 on day five of the Test match.

The England cricket team find themselves in a precarious situation having lost the second Ashes Test by 43 runs at Lord’s. Chasing a target of 371, the hosts were bowled out for 327 on day five of the Test match. England skipper Ben Stokes pulled off a tremendous knock of 155 runs and he was the last man standing for his side. Stokes’s brilliance might have gone in vain but the star all-rounder’s phenomenal knock was praised by many. Virat Kohli was one of many who lavished huge praise on Stokes. Applauding Stokes’ terrific knock, the former India captain tweeted, “I wasn’t joking about calling Ben Stokes the most competitive bloke I’ve played against. Innings of the highest quality but Australia is too good at the moment.” I wasn't joking about calling Ben Stokes the most competitive bloke I've played against. Innings of the highest quality but Australia is too good at the moment _ — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 2, 2023 × Ravichandran Ashwin tweets The number one Test bowler in the world, Ravichandran Ashwin, also lauded Ben Stokes on Twitter. “May eventually turn out to be an innings in a losing cause, but Ben Stokes and his stomach for a fight is unreal,” the Indian spinner tweeted. May eventually turn out to be an innings in a losing cause, but Ben Stokes and his stomach for a fight is unreal. ___ #Ashes2023 — Ashwin __ (@ashwinravi99) July 2, 2023 × Also read: Australia's spin giant Nathan Lyon ruled out of Ashes with calf injury, Todd Murphy likely to play 3rd Test Ben Stokes’ brilliance In the second innings, Ben Stokes came out to bat at the fall of the fourth wicket after England’s top order failed miserably. Ben Duckett offered a good support to Stokes. But Duckett once again failed to breach the three-digit mark having been dismissed for 83. Stokes’ superb counter-attacking style of batting did change the momentum. A panic was seen in the Australian camp after Stokes’ change of gear. It seemed that the English skipper would succeed in guiding his side to a remarkable win at Lord’s. But Josh Hazlewood, eventually, sent Stokes back to the dressing room in the 73rd over of the second innings. Stokes’ knock comprised nine sixes and as many boundaries. Stokes’ century also turned out to be an England captain’s first Ashes ton at the Lord’s since Andrew Strauss' 161 in 2009. Also read: ODI World Cup: PCB writes to Shehbaz Sharif government to seek travel clearance for India Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets each to earn a sensational victory for the visitors. England’s James Anderson and Josh Tongue added 25 runs for the final wicket but it could hardly do enough to deter Australia from claiming a lead of 2-0 in the five-match Ashes. The third Test is scheduled to start from July 6 at Headingley in Leeds.

Ashes 2023: Virat Kohli praises Ben Stokes’ knock at Lord's Test