'We'd like to thank him’ - Victoria Police troll Jonny Bairstow after controversial dismissal in second Ashes Test

"Today, we'd like to thank Jonny Bairstow for reminding everyone about the dangers of stepping over the crease before you're given the green light," Victoria Police captioned a post.

Published - 03 Jul 2023, 16:47 IST | Updated - 03 Jul 2023, 17:27 IST

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Australia registered a 43-run win over the Ben Stokes-led England during the dramatic Day 5 of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's Cricket Ground. The entire day was packed with action, which included a controversial dismissal of English wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow.

Bairstow was stumped by his Australian counterpart Alex Carey as he stepped out of his crease after dodging all-rounder Cameron Green's bouncer. Carey quickly flung the ball toward the stumps and managed to hit it. Notably, the entire Australian team appealed, and the third umpire ruled the English batter out, but the dismissal sparked a debate.

The Victoria Police have made a note of Bairstow's controversial dismissal on the final day of the second Test. The Victoria Police Department took to its official Instagram handle to thank Bairstow humorously, for reminding everyone of the dangers of stepping over the crease before being given the green light. Along with the post, the police department also listed the other similarities between cricket and sharing the road safely.

"Today, we'd like to thank Jonny Bairstow for reminding everyone about the dangers of stepping over the crease before you're given the green light," Victoria Police captioned the post.

See the Victoria Police's Instagram post:

Australia beat England by 43 runs in second Ashes Test

Speaking of the game, England were bundled out for 327 in the second innings while chasing a 371-run target. England skipper Ben Stokes produced a breathtaking assault to bring his side close to the target, but the visitors overcame the home team to win the game by 43 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Stokes (155 off 214) produced a magnificent century, his 13th in the longest format of the game. Meanwhile, Australian bowlers were instrumental in the second innings, with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood taking three wickets each and Cameron grabbing one. The visitors are one win away from retaining the prestigious urn.

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