You can see both sides of it. Bairstow isn't without blame. If Australia lose it may be argued that this affected them negatively.
They're not going to lose this match, but I think it unlikely they'll win the series 5-0 now and they can expect a hostile reception for the rest of the series. Even the Aussies down under are reportedly not happy about it. Facing heavy criticism from their own will hurt them. Baring a miracle, they go 2 up, so from their point of view, all good, but I'm sure in private they'll reflect on the wisdom of not withdrawing the appeal.
Jim Maxwell said the Aussies should've withdrawn their appeal. some England fans would rather slag off Bairstow.
The Aussie play hard cricket and the umpire went by the rule book so Bairstow was out. Not against the rules but...
Starc definitely grounded the ball and obviously didn't have his fingers under the ball so correct decision.
Trevor Chappel bowling underarm under the orders of big brother Greg so the Kiwis couldn't hit a 6 off the last ball to get a tie. Not against the rules but...
The bodyline series of 32/33 when Captain Jardine asked Harold Larwood, Voce and Bowes to let the short ball go at the "little Bastard" Bradman and co. 90 years ago and the Australians still haven't forgotten.
Great angry batting from poor knee Ben Stokes but we will be 2 nil down at the end of this test but ironically enough the last 3 tests should be great viewing as both sides are wound up.
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The Aussie play hard cricket and the umpire went by the rule book so Bairstow was out.
Not against the rules but...
Starc definitely grounded the ball and obviously didn't have his fingers under the ball so correct decision.
Trevor Chappel bowling underarm under the orders of big brother Greg so the Kiwis couldn't hit a 6 off the last ball to get a tie.
Not against the rules but...
The bodyline series of 32/33 when Captain Jardine asked Harold Larwood, Voce and Bowes to let the short ball go at the "little Bastard" Bradman and co. 90 years ago and the Australians still haven't forgotten.
Great angry batting from poor knee Ben Stokes but we will be 2 nil down at the end of this test but ironically enough the last 3 tests should be great viewing as both sides
are wound up.
And as I type Smith drops one.
But Stokes needs to calm down. Get 2's & get the target below 100
Australia 1.51
Draw 480.00
Adrenaline not pumping anymore
That and Stokes declaration in the 1st Test could be the winning margins