WATCH: Johnny Bairstow Gets Dismissed In A Controversial Fashion on Day 5 of the Eng vs Aus, 2nd Ashes Test

Day 5 of the ongoing 2^nd Ashes Test sparked massive controversy at the iconic Lord’s as England’s prolific batter Johnny Bairstow was given out that drew sharp reaction from the England cricket fans including cricket fraternity.

It was 52^nd over of England’s 2^nd innings, Johnny Bairstow ducked at a shot-pitched delivery from Cameron Green and the ball went straight to the wicket-keeper Alex Carey.

Anticipating a dead ball, Bairstow started to walk towards the non-striker end, but the keeper immediately collected the ball and made an underarm throw at the stumps, dislodging the bails.

After much deliberation, third-umpired adjudged Bairstow out and the Englishman had to take a hard walk towards the dressing room.

Watch the video.

Excellent work by Alex Carey to run out Jonny Bairstow.

Terrific presence of mind there! pic.twitter.com/0hrfGstX65

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 2, 2023

With skipper Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad in the middle, England is hoping pull off a miracle as they now need only 76-runs to level the Ashes 2023 1-1.