Updated On: 03 July, 2024 06:56 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Jonny Bairstow was on 10 runs in the second Test, when after ducking a ball, Bairstow casually stepped outside his crease, assuming the ball was dead

Joe Root
England batter and former skipper Joe Root shared his surprising take on the incident that saw Jonny Bairstow dismissed uniquely in the Ashes series 2023. Root highlighted the need for players to be more aware while acknowledging the legality of the dismissal.
Jonny Bairstow was on 10 runs in the second Test, when after ducking a ball, Bairstow casually stepped outside his crease, assuming the ball was dead. However, Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey seized the opportunity, swiftly stumping Bairstow before he could return to safety.