Tim Paine mocks Jonny Bairstow with old stumping clip
After the controversial dismissal in Lord’s Test on Day Five, the whole cricketing world is almost divided in favour and against
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Former Australian wicketkeeper Tim Paine has shared a video of English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow waiting for a batter to elevate his leg in order to perform a stumping. The video accompanies the controversy that erupted after Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey struck Bairstow's stumps with an underarm throw as Bairstow moved out of the crease thinking it was a dead ball. Previously, Paine stated that England's use of the spirit of the game as a shield is hypocritical, as umpires dole out within the rules.
After the controversial dismissal on Day Five of the Lord's Test, the cricketing world is almost evenly split between those who support the dismissal and those who believe Australia should have withdrawn the appeal. The remaining three games in Ashes 2023 will undoubtedly feature new controversies in light of the unfolding drama, especially after the team captained by Ben Stokes was defeated.
"Expected of them, to be completely frank. It is humorous cricket. In his interview with SEN Breakfast, Paine stated, "I've heard a few people mention it in the past few weeks, and everyone in cricket is guilty of using the spirit of the game as an excuse when things don't go their way."
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"The simplest solution is to abide by the rules of the game and let the umpires do their duties. Quite predicable. Certainly a great deal of hypocrisy emanating from the English, he added.
Bairstow defends his stumping routine in a video from the past that Paine-
In the video shared by Paine, Bairstow can be seen defending his actions in a post-match interview. The English player is heard stating that it is a matter of chance, that no gloveman can practice this, and that it is permitted by the game's regulations. The actual action begins on Thursday, July 6, at Headingley for the third Test, despite the verbal sparring between both teams off the field.
