Australian pacer Mitchell Starc believes that Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal in the 2nd innings was out as his catch of Ben Duckett was not out. The second test of the high-octane Ashes series promised to be more drama on and off the field following the crucial wicket of England’s wicket-keeper on the final day.
Alex Carey collected the short ball bowled by Cameron Green, as Bairstow allowed the pass him on the final delivery of the over. The England wicket-keeper walked off the crease assuming the ball was dead, just before the Australian wicket-keeper directed the ball toward the stumps to dismiss Jonny Bairstow. England team and fans were not happy with the Australian over the dismissal which led to a few heated moments on and off the field.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Mitchell Starc feels that it was the right decision made by the umpire, as the stumping implemented by Alex Carey is out as such as that of the catch of Ben Duckett being adjusted not out on the final session of the fourth day.
“The stumping was as much out as mine wasn’t out,” Mitchell Starc On Jonny Bairstow Dismissal.
Jonny Bairstow’s wicket proved to be crucial for Australia in the end, as the English skipper Ben Stokes took on the Australian bowlers after the dismissal of the English Wicketkeeper as the Australian team struggled to control run flow on the final day. Finally, the England skipper was dismissed for a well-fought 155 runs including 9 fours and 9 sixes before being dismissed by Josh Hazelwood.
To The Letter Of The Law, It’s Not Out And We Move On – Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc’s catch of England opener Ben Duckett in the final session of the fourth day was given not out as the third umpire felt that the Australian pacer was not in control of the catch, as decided in favour of the English opener. Speaking on his catch of Ben Duckett.
“At all times, I thought I had control of the ball. There have been plenty of catches in the past that I think have been very similar and been deemed fair, perhaps not being looked at as closely. To the letter of the law, it’s not out and we move on,” Mitchell Starc said.
Australian players were seen as visibly upset by the decision made by the third umpire, as they felt the Starc was in complete control of the ball before keeping it on the ground. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc discussed the decision with the on-field umpires.
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