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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

Hostile Headingley awaits Australia after Bairstow row – Ashes talking points

PA Wire

England and Australia will renew their Ashes battle at Headingley on Thursday, four days after Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal sparked a controversy that escalated far enough to draw in the Prime Ministers of both nations.

The hosts are 2-0 behind and need to win to keep the series alive, while their opponents have the chance to become the first Australia team to win in England since 2001.

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