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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Australia cricketers fire back at Jonny Bairstow as Ashes war of words continues

Jonny Bairstow was made to regret his cheeky dig at Ashes rival Steve Smith after being dismissed at Headingley on Sunday.

England won the third Test by three wickets to keep their hopes of regaining the Ashes alive. Australia are 2-1 up in the series after winning at Edgbaston and Lord's, meaning Ben Stokes and his players must win at Old Trafford and The Oval to lift the famous urn.

Bairstow said "see ya Smudge" to Smith after the latter was dismissed during Australia's second innings. Yet the Aussies took great joy in saying "see ya Jonny" after the England wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed cheaply for 5 during England's successful run chase.

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