Fans accuse Ben Stokes of cheating after captain robbed Australia of boundary in second Ashes Test

It has only taken three days for England’s Ashes hypocrisy to fully come to light with captain Ben Stokes claiming to save a boundary despite clearly touching the rope during the Third Test at Headingley.

In itself, the incident would raise little discussion. However, it comes on the heels of the England skipper accusing Australia of breaking the ‘spirit of cricket’ in the second Test at Lord’s.

Bairstow was stunned by Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey on a vital final day of play, which proved costly as the Aussies won to lead the series 2–0.

Although the dismissal was perfectly fair under the Laws of the Game, Stokes was left furious after the match.

“If I had been captain, I would have thought carefully about the spirit of the game. It was the winning moment for Australia. Would I want to win a match that way? The answer for me is no,” he said.

However, Stokes did not live up to those words on Thursday.

However, the English skipper’s values ​​took a remarkable turnaround at Headingley, when he claimed to save this frontier, though he clearly hit the rope

Cricket fans quick to scoff at Stokes and his take on the spirit of the game after the controversial phone call on day one of the third Test

On the first matchday of the third Test at Headingley, Australia were in trouble as England’s speed attack unnerved the tourists. 4-85.

However, Ben Stokes appeared to defy the principles of fair play to gain an advantage in the ensuing session.

A powerful shot from Travis Head, aimed at the boundary rope, looked unstoppable, but Stokes gave a great chase.

With amazing agility, the England captain managed to get the ball back into play with a quick movement of his right hand. It seemed that he had successfully saved his team from four points against.

However, footage showed that Stoke’s left arm had made contact with the boundary rope while the ball was in his right hand.

Aussie skipper Pat Cummins celebrates Bairstow’s stumping by Alex Carey after the England batsman walked out of his crease while the ball was still alive

Stokes believes he would have withdrawn an English appeal had they done the same with an Australian batsman

Even English commentators could see that it was a border.

“That looks like four, four to me,” former England captain Nasser Hussain said as replays rolled.

Third umpire Joel Wilson watched the replays and finally decided that Stokes had saved the line and only two runs were awarded.

“Wow, how is that not four? No idea how that isn’t four.’ said Hussain in disbelief.

Comedian Peter Helliar was furious, writing on Twitter, “How was that no 4?? And why didn’t Stokes call it in the ‘spirit of cricket’??!!!’

Former Australian cricketer Darren Berry couldn’t believe it either.

“OMG THIS IS WHY WE GOT IT. Stokes clearly touches the rope for the world to see, but the 3rd referee is wrong. HOW️? human error, even with the technology just not good enough,” he posted.

Aussie cricket fans were also quick to seize on the apparent hypocrisy.

“I’m surprised one of the senior statesmen on the team didn’t have a chat to stoke about upholding the spirit of the game. I’m sure he doesn’t want to win a game like that,” one fan wrote. .

Stokes could have raised his hand and overruled the third umpire. #spiritofcricket and stuff,” another tweeted.

“I suppose Stokes made it, you know, in the spirit of cricket and all,” added another.