Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes in the Ashes debate. Photo: REUTERS
Australian Prime Minister told Rishi Sunak to 'stay in your crease' in escalating Ashes cricket scandal sparked by controversial Johnny Bairstow stalemate.
Fans and players were furious after the English Batsman Johnny Bairstow was sacked on the final day of the second Test after he left his court believing the over was over and was stumped by Australian goalkeeper Alex Carey.
Australia has turned. missed an opportunity to call Barstow back and won the game, putting them 2–0 with three Tests remaining. Asked about the controversy, Mr Sunak's spokesman told reporters he agreed with England captain Ben Stokes who argued the incident was not in the “spirit of the game”.
But Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used interview on Tuesday morning to defend his side's actions and ridicule his colleague.
Mr Albanese told the Sydney Morning Herald that while he feels sorry for Mr Sunak, “he must have not had the same lessons I learned in elementary school at St. Joseph's Camperdown: 'Stay in your crease.' Hope you are well Prime Minister.”
In a separate tweet, he said: “I am proud of our men's and women's cricket teams who have won both of their first two Ashes matches against England.
'The same old Australians'
In response to the “same old Aussies always cheating” chant that echoed in The Lord on Sunday, Mr. Albanese added: “Same old Aussies – always win!
“Australia is coming right behind Alyssa Healy, Pat. Cummings and their teams and look forward to welcoming them home with a win.”
Jonny Mercer, Secretary of State for Veterans Affairs, insisted that England could not expect “fair play” from Australia and urged its direction to channel your emotions into your game. during the third test.
“This time it wasn't a hoax,” Mercer told Sky News. “They used to do all this sandpaper and when they got caught, they were crying in all the media.
“I don't think you're getting any sort of fair play from this. I think you just need to give them a good wrap when you get the chance, and I hope that happens during the next test match.” argued that it would be “better” for English players to “simply move on to the next game”.
Johnny Bairstow fired from Australia due to conflicting circumstances in Lord's second trial. Credit: PETER CHIBORRA/Action Images via Reuters
Under pressure from Bairstow, Mr Downer said on BBC Radio 4's Today programme: “It was a brilliant moment for the Australian wicket and an incredibly sloppy moment for the English batsman.”
“Look, it's better not to complain about things like that when the referee has made the final decision if you lose the game, because complaining looks a little undignified.”
Mr Downer also criticized the actions of England fans after Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) suspended three of its members on charges of verbal abuse and physical contact as teams left the field.
“We've always been told how terribly important and decent the members of the MCC are, and I'm sure this is largely degree of truth,” he said.
“But to be honest, the behavior of these MCC members in the Long Room just looks like unsportsmanlike behavior. And the problem for the England cricket team is that it has received absolute criticism in the Australian media… Australians will rally around their team en masse.
The MCC apologized “unreservedly” to the Australian team after the incident. suspension while Guy Lavender, its chief executive, was forced to take the rare step of reaching out to members on Sunday to remind them to respect players in a very hectic atmosphere.
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