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Piers Morgan shared an old video of veteran India spinner R Ashwin, where the bowler can be seen dismissing a Sri Lankan batter utilizing ‘Mankad’.
Ashwin dismissing Thirimanne in 2012 (Image: AP/Twitter/PiersMorgan)
England and Australia are presently playing a five-match Ashes 2023 series. At present, Australia holds a 2-0 lead in the contest, having actually emerged triumphant in the very first 2 Tests. The 2nd match, held at the popular Lord’s Cricket Ground, experienced a substantial debate surrounding the termination of Jonny Bairstow by Alex Carey. The controversial way in which Bairstow was dismissed has actually divided the cricketing world into 2 factions, with some supporting Carey’s method while others criticising him for it.
3 things you require to understand
- Carey dismissed Bairstow by tossing the ball at stumps following the last shipment of an over
- Bairstow ducked the shipment and triggered the crease to speak to his partner, believing the ball was dead
- Carey seized the day and dismissed Bairstow consiering he left the crease early
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Piers Morgan shares old video of Ashwin
British reporter Piers Morgan shared an old video of veteran India spinner R Ashwin, where the bowler can be seen dismissing a Sri Lankan batter utilizing ‘Mankad’. Morgan shared the video amidst the ‘spirit of the video game’ dispute that has actually emerged following the termination of Bairstow in the last innings of the 2nd Test match.
The occurrence in concern took place on the last ball of the 52nd over, which was being bowled by Cameron Green. Bairstow, after ducking the shipment, left his crease to have a discussion with his partner, Ben Stokes. Picking up a chance, Carey tossed the ball at the stumps and effectively dismissed Bairstow for a rating of 10 run 22 balls.
The matter was described the television umpire, Marais Erasmus, who considered Bairstow out, ruling that the ball was still in play at the time of the termination. This choice resulted in a divided response amongst cricket lovers worldwide, with some supporting the termination and others slamming it.
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English reporter Piers Morgan takes a dig at Deepti Sharma too
Morgan is the current person to sign up with the bandwagon. He thinks that the mode of termination protested the spirit of the video game. To show his point, the British media character shared an old video of Ashwin, leding to criticism from Indian cricket fans. The video likewise included the questionable go out Deepti Sharma performed throughout an ODI versus England Women in 2015.
The spirit of cricket. pic.twitter.com/K7DktSgLOR
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 4, 2023
The spirit of cricket? pic.twitter.com/eW2rGa8Oit
— Not Shashwat (@kyayaarshash) July 4, 2023
— dudeinchicago (@dudeinchicago) July 4, 2023
I still keep in mind the 4 runs Ben stirs declared throughout the world cup last
that was certainly spirit of cricket— ⚡ (@neerajsingh1902) July 4, 2023
I have heard that England has a terrific sporting spirit, so did they share the prize with New Zealand? pic.twitter.com/15v2Vjyo3q
— GAUTAM (@indiantweetrian) July 4, 2023
The 3rd Ashes 2023 Test match in between Australia and England is set up to happen in Headingley, Leeds from July 6 to 10. England will need to make a strong return in order to live in the series.
Image: AP/Twitter/PiersMorgan