Australian batter unbothered by Barmy Army chantsPat Cummins says team will rally around Alex Carey
The Barmy Army’s longstanding default of labelling Australia as cheats, even before the Jonny Bairstow saga, does not faze their principal target Steve Smith.
The fallout from the controversial stumping of Bairstow in the second Test has dominated conversations following Australia’s 43-run win at Lord’s, with emotions running high on both sides. The animosity towards the tourists went into overdrive on day five in London, with players sworn at and labelled cheats as they walked through the Lord’s long room. Three members have since been suspended, as investigations into the uproar continue.
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