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Ben Stokes questions Australia’s ‘spirit of the game’ after Bairstow controversy

Ben Stokes questioned Australia’s ‘spirit of the game’ after the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow in England’s gripping second Test defeat at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

MCC suspends three members following altercation in Lord’s Long Room

David Warner and Usman Khawaja were involved in an exchange with MCC members at lunch.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Pat Cummins expects MCC members to be kicked out over Long Room altercation

The MCC apologised after television cameras showed an exchange between Australian players and MCC members.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

MCC members ‘could lose membership’ after confrontation with Usman Khawaja and David Warner

The Australian openers exchanged words with members in the Lord’s Long Room as the team were booed off at lunch

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Australia hit with Ashes 'cheating' claim by seething Lord's crowd as Usman Khawaja and England fan get into it

Punters in the iconic London stadium were left incensed over the incident which led to Jonny Bairstow being bowled out

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

The Ashes 2023 | England takes three wickets but Australia leads by 313 on fourth morning at Lord's

The Ashes 2023 | Australia tour of England: England vs Australia in lords day 4

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

2nd Ashes Test: England hit back but Australia take lead past 300

NEW DELHI: Australia lost Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head to England's short-ball tactics but maintained their grip on the second Ashes Test, stretching their lead to 313 at Lunch on Day 4 at Lord's.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

Three quick wickets give England renewed hope in second Ashes Test

Australia reached lunch on day four at Lord’s leading by 313 with five wickets in hand.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

The Ashes: Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc brilliance leaves England needing miracle chase

Day four, stumps: Australia 416 & 279, England 325 & 114/4

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2023

Day four of second Ashes Test – Odds stacked against desperate England

England need early wickets on the fourth morning with Australia holding a 221-run advantage at Lord’s.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023