Ashes: Controversy between Smith and Bairstow did not stop, then Kangaroo batsman became a victim of criticism from the English crowd

Steve Smith's controversial run-out decision in Ashes 2023: In Ashes 2023, another decision of the third umpire became a topic of discussion. Steve Smith narrowly escaped a run-out on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2023 at The Oval.

Controversy over Smith's out-

Chris Woakes was bowling on the third ball of the 78th over of Australia's first innings. Smith Steve Smith hits the third ball of the over towards mid-wicket and tries for a double. The ball was caught by England fielder George Elham, who quickly threw it towards wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.

How did Smith get run out?

Bairstow hit the stumps and Smith completed the run by diving from the other side. At this, England immediately started celebrating Smith's run-out. In such a situation, Australian batsman Smith Steve Smith vs Jonny Bairstow also looked certain that he could not reach the crease and Smith started walking towards the pavilion.

The third umpire gave the decision-

Meanwhile, third umpire Nitin Menon, when Nitin Menon looked at it, ruled that wicketkeeper Bairstow had shaken the ball from his hand before the ball. Meanwhile, Smith had reached the crease by the time both the wickets fell. In such a situation, the decision was pronounced in favor of Australia, after which the supporters of England once again strongly criticized this decision.

The English mob criticized-

In such a situation, the English crowd's voice of 'Boo' was heard in the entire Oval ground and in such a situation, once again the cricket world has presented its different opinion on this. Some called it out and some praised umpire Menon even in such a high-pressure match. Let us tell you that there has been a dispute between Bairstow and Smith 3 to 4 times in the Ashes this year.

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