The British wicketkeeper-batsman was run out by wicketkeeper Alex Carey for 10 runs




London (Urdu Point Latest News. July 2, 2023) A controversy arose after English wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow was run out in a strange manner on the last day of the second Ashes Test. The 33-year-old batsman was run out by Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. Batting on 10, Bairstow was heading for a crucial partnership with skipper Ben Stokes when Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey ran him out as he stepped out of the crease.



The batter's unorthodox run-out instantly started trending on social media. Some social media users said the run-out was fair, others said it was against the "spirit of cricket".




There was also a scuffle between the celebrating Australian and stunned England fans, with Stokes exchanging heated words with Pat Cummins. The Lord's crowd swelled after the incident and cheered Australia on for a large part of the game.