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Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

"Pathetic" Australia slammed over controversial dismissal of England's Jonny Bairstow

Australia were labelled "pathetic" as the second Ashes test became the subject of widespread fury after England batsman Jonny Bairstow was run-out in controversial circumstances.

And Cricket Australia have requested an investigation into “several incidents” involving members spectators in the members area during lunch on a tumultuous fifth day at Lord's.

The issues began when, with Australia closing in on a 2-0 lead in the series and England 193 for five chasing 371, Bairstow ducked under a bouncer from Cameron Green, tapped the crease and began to walk down to prod the pitch.

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