Ben Stokes says he would not take a win ‘in that manner’ after Lord’s controversy

England captain Ben Stokes took the moral high ground over Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal by Australia, insisting he would not want to win a Test in such divisive fashion

CONTROVERSY: The manner of Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal frustrated England captain Ben Stokes. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

England captain Ben Stokes took the moral high ground over Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal by Australia at Lord’s, insisting he would not want to win a Test in such divisive fashion.

The tourists took a 2-0 Ashes lead as they wrapped up a 43-run victory in the second Test at the home of cricket, but a gripping five-day contest seems destined to be remembered for the flashpoint – as well as Stokes’ magnificent century in response.