Leeds: A lot of fire is being put into The Ashes 2023. The major stumping controversy involving Jonny Bairstow, an English keeper and batter, and Alex Carey, an Australian wicketkeeper, occurred during the second Test. Bairstow was caught by Carey as he nonchalantly strolled out of the crease following the delivery.

Jonny was declared out in accordance with cricket rules, but the England squad claimed that the Australians' appeal and getting Bairstow out in such a way went against the "spirit of cricket." While the third Test between England and Australia is being viewed in a variety of ways, the discussion is still going strong on social media.

In the opening innings, Bairstow was observed deliberately tapping inside the crease and remaining there until the other team's fielders had shifted to their new position following the conclusion of the over.

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Bairstow repeatedly did that to return it to Australians. After Steve Smith was removed from the game in the second innings by Moeen Ali, though, Bairstow escalated the teasing.

Smith was unable to score freely in the 28th over of Australia's second innings. As Moeen tossed up the ball, Smith saw an opportunity, stepped in, and attempted to hit it over mid-wicket. However, he ultimately gave a catch to Ben Duckett who was positioned in the same spot. Smith did not like Bairstow's send-off for him because he did not miss the opportunity.

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After turning away from the dressing room, a furious Smith yelled at Bairstow, "What was that mate, Hey!". "I said 'Cheers, See Ya Later," Bairstow retorted. Smith heard this and went on his way.

Jonny Bairstow's special send off for Steve Smith when he got out.

The Ashes at its Very Best.!! pic.twitter.com/HtMftnyrgK

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) July 7, 2023

Australians enjoy a little advantage over the England team going into the third Test. 142 runs have been scored by the visitors in the second inning. At this moment, with Travis Head (18) and Mitchell Marsh (17) in the middle, they are at 116 for 4 in 47 overs. Two more days remain in this test.

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