Stuart Broad pumped up for crucial Headingley Test after Australia violates 'spirit of the game' in 2nd Ashes

Stuart Broad (Source: Twitter)

Alex Carey's controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test has undoubtedly flared up the series. Australia leads 2-0 and with three matches remaining, they will be aiming to clinch the series with a win at Headingley. However, England will be eager to bounce back after Australia's massive rejection of the 'spirit of the game' lost them the game at Lord's.

The English crowd at the Lord's turned on the Australians after that incident by booing and chanting "cheaters". As England gears up for the crucial third Test, their veteran seamer Stuart Broad said that they will utilise the full backing of the Headingley crowd to beat Australia and reduce the deficit to 2-1.

Speaking about Bairstow's dismissal, Broad said it was not wicket-keeper Carey that irked him, but Australia's decision to uphold the appeal. "To repeat, it was not the act that annoyed me, it was the fact that they upheld the appeal. Headingley is not the quietest place at the best of times, but this week we will have to use the atmosphere to our advantage," he said.

I will be ready for another five days: Stuart Broad 

Broad has bowled more overs in the England bowling unit, and after playing back-to-back Test matches, it was questioned if he would take a rest in the series. However, the right-arm pacer said that he is ready to feature in the remaining matches as it is crucial for The Three Lions to win the series.

“I said at the start of the summer that I would be happy playing one Test but my job now is to rest, recuperate and get myself available for Thursday. Selection is not my call, but although I have bowled more balls than anyone else in the series, I will be ready for another five days. Three matches left, we will now be faced with three result pitches. This series has turned into a shootout, and we are very confident we can still do this,” the 37-year-old added.