![]() Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also gave his view on the row, with his spokesperson saying he did not believe Australia's actions were within the spirit of cricket. ![]() Mr Albanese said Australia was "right behind" the team. ![]() He added: "I'm proud of our men's and women's cricket teams, who have both won their opening two #Ashes matches against England. Paraphrasing the chant of the England fans "Same old Aussies, always cheating!", Mr Albanese tweeted: "Same old Aussies - always winning!" The umpires quickly ruled the England player was out. He then tapped his foot in the crease before taking a few steps beyond it to prod the pitch.Īs he did so, Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey sent an under-arm throw - before leaping for joy as he hit the stumps. The batsman was ruled out by the umpire after leaving the crease because he apparently thought the over had ended.įans at the north London ground saw Bairstow duck under a bouncer from Cameron Green. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given his support to his country's "always winning" cricket team following a row over the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's.
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