Australia PM hits back after Sunak's criticism
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Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the Aussies amid the Jonny Bairstow Ashes controversy.
Mr Albanese heaped praise on Australia’s men’s and women’s teams on Tuesday in social media, after the men’s dramatic 43-run win at Lord’s gave them a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series.
“I’m proud of our men’s and women’s cricket teams, who have both won their opening two Ashes matches against England,” he tweeted.
“Same old Aussies – always winning! Australia is right behind Alyssa Healy, Pat Cummins and their teams and look forward to welcoming them home victorious,”
Earlier, England PM Rishi Sunak accused the Australians of breaching the spirit of cricket with the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
It also came as more footage emerged from the Long Room at the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club, reportedly showing Usman Khawaja being repeatedly singled out for abuse by some members as the Australian team was booked, sworn at and heckled on their way to lunch.
