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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan Strikes Back At Stuart Broad’s Controversial Comment To Carey

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar05/07/2023No Comments3 Mins Read

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan Strikes Back At Stuart Broad’s Controversial Comment To Carey: Day five of the Ashes’ second Test was a day of high drama and unexpected turns. An incident that sparked controversy involved England’s wicketkeeper-batter, Jonny Bairstow. After dodging a bouncer from Australia’s Cameron Green, Bairstow stepped out of his crease, giving Australia’s Alex Carey a chance to strike the stumps. The third umpire ruled Bairstow out on the Australians’ appeal, leading to significant criticism.

Many argued that Carey and Australia should have withdrawn their appeal, saying that it went against the spirit of the game. In the aftermath, England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad expressed his anger audibly. His words to Carey, picked up by the stump mic, were, “You will forever be remembered for that.”

This comment by Broad garnered a response from former Indian cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan. He reacted to a Twitter post quoting Broad, retorting, “Stuart Broad will be remembered for getting hit for six sixes in an over by Yuvraj Singh.” Sivaramakrishnan’s response harked back to an infamous moment in Broad’s career during the 2007 World T20.

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan Responds to Stuart Broad’s Controversial Comment To Carey

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan Strikes Back At Stuart Broad's Controversial Comment To Carey

In a match between India and England at Durban, Broad was the unfortunate recipient of six consecutive sixes by Yuvraj Singh. This extraordinary event took place during the Super Eight stage of the World Cup, where both teams needed a win to progress. The setting was tense: India were 171/3 in 18 overs, and Yuvraj had just had a heated exchange with Andrew Flintoff.

Then came Broad’s fateful over. Yuvraj’s devastating assault resulted in the fastest half-century in T20I history, coming off just 12 balls. The Indian team ended up with a formidable score of 218/4. Yuvraj’s contribution was a blistering 58 off just 16 balls, including three fours and seven sixes, contributing to an astonishing strike rate of 362.50. India eventually won the match by 18 runs.

Sivaramakrishnan’s comment served as a reminder that each player’s legacy is defined by their highs and lows. While Broad’s rebuke to Carey related to a contentious moment in the game, Sivaramakrishnan recalled Broad’s own past misfortune. The incident underscores that cricket is a game of moments, some remembered with fondness, others with less delight.

Stuart Broad will be remembered for getting hit for six sixes in an over by Yuvraj Singh

— Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) July 3, 2023

The Ashes’ fifth day not only witnessed the controversial dismissal of Bairstow but also invoked memories of past cricketing incidents. As players express their emotions openly, debates about sportsmanship continue. Yet, it’s important to remember that every player has their moments of triumph and defeat, and each contributes to the rich tapestry of cricket’s history.

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