Rishi Sunak has joined the row over the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow at Lord’s, along with his spokesperson saying he didn’t imagine Australia’s actions had been throughout the spirit of cricket.
The prime minister’s official spokesman mentioned Mr Sunak agreed with the views of England captain Ben Stokes in regards to the incident, which noticed Bairstow duck below a bouncer from Cameron Green.
He then tapped the crease earlier than taking just a few steps past it to prod the pitch.
As he did so, Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey despatched an under-arm throw – earlier than leaping for pleasure as he hit the stumps.
The umpires shortly dominated the England participant was out.
Following the incident, the England captain questioned whether or not it was within the “spirit of the game”, saying: “If I was fielding captain at the time, I would have put a lot more pressure on the umpires to ask them what their decision was around the ‘over’.
“Then I’d have had an actual take into consideration the spirit of the sport and would I wish to doubtlessly win a recreation with one thing like that occuring. It could be no.”
Asked about the controversy on Monday, Mr Sunak’s official spokesperson said: “The prime minister agrees with Ben Stokes. He mentioned he merely would not wish to win a recreation within the method Australia did.
“The game did provide an opportunity to see Ben Stokes at his best and it was an incredible test match and he has confidence England will bounce back at Headingley.”
Asked whether or not Mr Sunak believed Australia’s actions weren’t in step with the spirit of cricket, his spokesperson mentioned: “Yes.”
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Mr Sunak, a eager cricket fan, was at Lord’s on Saturday for the fourth day of the take a look at match.
Australia ended up successful by 43 runs regardless of Stokes’ innings of 155, taking a 2-0 lead.
The 32,000-strong crowd erupted in boos, jeers and repeated choruses of “same old Aussies, always cheating” following Bairstow’s dismissal.
Later within the Long Room, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members exchanged heated phrases with Australian gamers as they walked off at lunch.
Mr Sunak’s spokesman mentioned the prime minister believed it was “right” that the MCC “has taken swift action to suspend any member accused of poor behaviour”.
Source: information.sky.com”