Australia maintained a commanding position on the third day of the alternate Ashes 2023 Test against England at Lord’s in London. The day witnessed Australia’s dominance and England’s struggle as they faltered under pressure.
Starting the day at 278/6, England’s expedients of erecting a solid aggregate were dashed as the Australian bowling attack tore through their tail. In a dramatic collapse, England lost their final six lattices for a bare 47 runs, ultimately being sailed out for 325.
With the instigation forcefully in Australia’s favour, they seized control of the Test match and reached 130/2 before rain intruded play, forcing an early end to proceedings on day three. still, before the rainfall interposed, England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow tried to get under the skin of Australian star Steve Smith, but his tried sledge, picked up by the refuse microphone, fell flat as Smith remained perplexed.
Throughout the first innings, England had plodded to dismiss Smith, who showcased his masterful fur chops by smashing a brilliant 110 runs. As Bairstow took his position behind the wholes, he tried to have a go at Smith.
When the New South Wales batter let a wide delivery from James Anderson pass by, the Englishman tried to exploit Smith’s idiosyncratic movements at the crinkle( where he shuffles a lot) and made a reference to the UK show ‘ rigorously Come Dancing, ’ saying, “ I reckon you’re the coming on rigorously Australia. ”
‘ strange with the reference, Smith responded to Bairstow’s chirp by asking, “ What’s that? ”
Bairstow persistently riposted, “ Bit of dancing for you. ” Apathetic in engaging further, Smith suddenly replied, “ Wouldn’t have allowed so. ”
TAGS: Ashes, Ashes 2023, Australia, England, ENGvAUS, Jonny Bairstow, Steve Smith
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