Stokes questions if Bairstow exit in 'spirit of the game'

England captain Ben Stokes expressed that he would not have wanted to win a cricket game with the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during Australia's victory in the second Ashes Test. Bairstow was stumped after wandering out of his ground, believing he had secured his place. Although Stokes acknowledged that the decision was correct, he questioned the movement of the umpires and pondered on the spirit of the game. He stated that he would not have wanted to win in that manner, emphasizing the importance of fair play.