Marnus Labuschagne reveals David Warner’s response to controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow in Ashes

England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow was left stumped, each actually and figuratively, in a controversial dismissal within the 2023 Ashes sequence towards Australia, a transfer that stirred debate amongst cricket fans worldwide.

Bairstow was stunned after he mistakenly believed that the ball was lifeless, solely to be relegated to the pavilion by Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey. Stunned by the sudden flip of occasions, Bairstow may merely watch on because the Australians basked of their victory.

The dismissal sparked heated debate amongst spectators and specialists, however none extra poignant than the showdown that transpired within the lunch room following the match. Australian participant Marnus Labuschagne recalled his teammate David Warner’s audacious response when Bairstow queried whether or not the Australian staff felt good in regards to the consequence.

“I was in the lunch room! Jonny was fuming. Sky crew played the dismissal on repeat and everyone was watching it. Seeing us all engrossed, he asked if we were happy with it. David Warner spit out his chicken and said.. ‘Yeah. Very.’ There was no other response ,” Labuschagne shared in a video posted by 7Cricket on ‘X’, previously tagged as Twitter.

The incident, whereas a setback for England, bolstered Australia’s already hovering efficiency, securing them a 2-0 lead within the sequence with a 43-run victory within the Ashes match. The sequence ultimately led to a 2-2 draw.

Australia captain Pat Cummins got here to his staff’s protection in mild of the controversial dismissal, stating his staff had completed nothing towards the principles. “It does not actually trouble me, to be trustworthy. We have been unbelievable, and I believe that was proven once more on day 5 [at Lord’s]. We did nothing incorrect, we’re all comfy with that. I do not suppose the intention of enjoying cricket [is to shut up critics],” he mentioned in an interview with Sky Sports.

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Aug 29, 2023