{"id":3494,"date":"2023-07-01T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/?p=3494"},"modified":"2023-07-01T21:57:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T21:57:09","slug":"jonny-bairstow-sledging-attempt-at-steve-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/jonny-bairstow-sledging-attempt-at-steve-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonny Bairstow’s sledging attempt at Steve Smith goes wrong at Lord’s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Jonny Bairstow’s sledge towards Steve Smith didn’t exactly land where it should have, and the moment consequently went viral.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\u00a0Ashes\u00a0series contested between England and Australia is known for its on field sledging and banter between players of both the teams. Players getting engaged in witty and provocative verbal exchanges, has become an integral part of the series’ history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the current series has been a quiet affair so far before as even\u00a0Kevin Pietersen<\/a>\u00a0lashed out at the England players for their friendly approach against the Aussies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Now it’s one thing walking in, swanning around saying ‘this is a wonderful team to play in, we’re creating the best environment’,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “But this is not Ashes cricket. I’ve played Ashes cricket. I’ve played 30 matches against Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n