NEW DELHI: The 2023 Ashes series was marked by numerous controversial incidents, but one that generated the most discussion centered around Jonny Bairstow's dismissal by Alex Carey. The situation escalated to the point where Carey began receiving online abuse via Instagram from English fans.
Addressing the issue in an interview with Fox Sports, Carey mentioned that he initially didn't pay much attention to the online abuse. However, the situation escalated to such an extent that he ultimately decided to deactivate his Instagram account for a week in response to the overwhelming negativity he was receiving.