Ben Stokes and the Controversy of the Ashes 2023

The saga of Jonny Bairstow’s run-out is far from over. After Gautam Gambhir harshly criticized the “sledgers”, the Australian media took it upon themselves to savagely mock the England team following Bairstow’s dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. The West Australian publication went as far as to depict Ben Stokes in a diaper with the caption “Crybabies”.

Aussie Media’s Brutal Attack

The Aussie Media followed up their photo with a scathing attack, saying “Poms take whingeing to a new level with cheating drivel”. To provide some context, Bairstow had walked over to Stokes, believing the over was finished. However, Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey took advantage of the situation and flicked the ball onto the stumps, resulting in Bairstow being run out.

The Turning Point of the Game

This incident proved to be a major turning point in the game, as despite Stokes’ remarkable score of 155, England still fell short of 43 runs. This defeat was shared on the We Are England Cricket Instagram page.

Conclusion

The ongoing controversy between England and Australia shows no signs of abating, with the Australian media continuing to take aim at the England cricket team. Despite the efforts of Ben Stokes, the second Test of the Ashes 2023 ended in a disheartening defeat for England.