Ashes Controversy: Cricket Dispute and Fiery Confrontation Shake England vs Australia Series

A disputed call during the Ashes series between England and Australia has led to a heated dispute among fans, with accusations of cheating against the Australian team. England's Jonny Bairstow was called out after leaving his crease, but the question arose whether the Australians were adhering to the spirit of the game. The incident sparked boos and chants from the largely English crowd, and even led to confrontations between Australian players and members of the Marylebone Cricket Club. The controversy has reached the prime minister of Britain, who believes the play violated the spirit of the game. Australia went on to win the Test and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
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