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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Stuart Broad's disgusted six-word message to Alex Carey after England vs Australia controversy

A furious Stuart Broad told Australia's Alex Carey "you'll forever be remembered for that" after his controversial run-out of England batsman Jonny Bairstow led to Ashes fury.

Aussie wicketkeeper Carey sparked controversy on day five of the second Ashes test at Lord's, as he knocked down the wickets when Bairstow unwittingly walked away for the end of an over, as his England side were on 193 for five chasing 371. Home fans were left seething, as the typically serene Lord's crowd lashed out with boos, jeers and accused their rivals of cheating in angry chants.

Social media was ablaze with outrage, too, while Broad - England's incoming batter - made his feelings clear to Carey after stepping into the crease. In a conversation picked up by the stump mic, the England legend was heard saying: "You'll forever be remembered for that." Broad then declared to Australia captain Pat Cummins: "Literally, that's the worst thing I've ever seen in cricket, that."

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