Ashes 2023: 'This is so stupid!' Twitter reacts as Jonny Bairstow gets run out on Alex Carey's underarm throw

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Another controversy erupted during the second Ashes 2023 Test at the Lord's in London on Sunday when a brain fade moment from Jonny Bairstow saw him get run out in the most bizarre fashion.

On the final ball of the 52nd over, Bairstow left alone a short ball wide of off and instantly walked out of the crease towards his partner Ben Stokes. Wicket-keeper Alex Carey showed great presence of mind and immediately dismantled the stumps with an underarm direct hit.

With Bairstow nowhere in the frame, Australian players immediately started celebrating. Bairstow and Stokes exchanged a few words with Australian fielders, however, the visitors were well within their rights to appeal for a run out as the ball was not dead when Bairstow left the crease in a carefree fashion.

Usually batters check with the keeper or players in the slip cordon to ensure the ball is dead. The brain fade moment from Bairstow saw him just walk outside the crease almost instantly after leaving the short delivery from Green.

Here's is how Twitter has reacted to the bizarre run out dismissal of Bairstow

The ongoing second Test match also saw a controversy around Mitchell Starc's catch of Ben Duckett which was ruled not out towards the end of Day 3.