Despite facing a wave of criticism for his controversial stumping of Johnny Bairstow, Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has vowed to do it again. Carey received backlash from fans and the English press after dismissing Bairstow during the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. The incident led to suspensions for three individuals who were involved in hurling abuse at Australia’s players. However, Carey remains unfazed by the criticism and stands by his actions.
In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Carey revealed that he has been dismissed in the same way in a premier grade club match for Glenelg. He admitted to attempting the same tactic against batters in the past. Carey’s captain had advised him to keep his foot behind the line after being dismissed in that manner during his first A-grade game in South Australia.
Carey explained that he and his teammates were aware of Bairstow’s habit of stepping out of his crease when ducking under short balls. They had planned their strategy accordingly and noticed Bairstow’s movements. When Bairstow ducked, Carey instinctively grabbed the ball, threw the stumps down, and the third umpire ruled it out. Carey expressed surprise at the subsequent controversy surrounding the incident.
While there has been immense support for Carey from the Australian side, the England side has shown the opposite sentiment. As the Ashes series continues, England must win both of the final two Tests at Old Trafford and The Oval to secure victory. The Old Trafford Test begins on Wednesday evening (AEST).
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