Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey was at the centre of drama against England on final day of the second Ashes 2023 test at Lord`s on Sunday after his run out of batter Jonny Bairstow at the striker’s end was deemed against the spirit of the game by the hosts. 

England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes believed Australia broke `the spirit` of the laws of cricket, both agreeing Bairstow was out, technically, but Stokes would have backtracked on appealing for out. "Do I want to win in that manner?" Stokes posed. "The answer for me is no."