At the NATO meeting on July 11, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak had a fun banter regarding the ongoing series, the Ashes 2023. Both leaders are seen sharing laughter in a video that Albanese posted on Twitter. The Australian Prime Minister pulled out a piece of paper that read, “2-1,” highlighting the series scoreline, which stands in favour of Australia.
Sunak responded by showing the image of Mark Wood and Chris Woakes celebrating after clinching the third Test at Headingley with three wickets. This victory maintained England’s chances of claiming the series with two tests remaining. With a photo of Jonny Bairstow’s contentious stumping during the second Test, which Australia won by 43 runs, Albanese retaliated. Sunak responded, saying, “I am sorry, I didn’t bring my sandpaper with me.”
Watch the video here:
?Rishi Sunak has a giggle with Australian PM Anthony Albanese over the Ashes.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t bring my sandpaper with me!”#INDvsWI #Ashes pic.twitter.com/ktNLgbVDsZ
— Abdullah Neaz (@Abdullah__Neaz) July 12, 2023
How did Australian and UK Prime Ministers react after second Test?
After Australia’s win at Lord’s which had a controversial conclusion due to Bairstow’s dismissal, which also sparked debate all across cricketing fraternity, Albanese showed his support to the team and the captain. He shared a tweet from captain Pat Cummins in support of Alex Carey. The Australian PM wrote, “I’m proud of our men’s and women’s cricket teams, who have both won their opening two #Ashes matches against England. Same old Aussies – always winning! Australia is right behind @ahealy77, @patcummins30, and their teams and look forward to welcoming them home victorious.”
Earlier, in response to the contentious dismissal, Sunak expressed feelings that resonated with those of England skipper Ben Stokes. The spokeswoman for the UK PM said in a statement, “Simply wouldn’t want to win a game in the manner Australia did. The prime minister agrees with Ben Stokes. He said he simply wouldn’t want to win a game in the manner Australia did.”
Starting on July 19, the fourth Test is scheduled to be held at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford, and the fifth Test at Kennington Oval in London later this month. The fourth match is a must-win game for England, and any other result would mean that Australia will retain the Ashes.
Fans react to fun banter between Australian PM and UK PM regarding the Ashes:
Australian PM carried the picture of Jonny Bairstow's stumping in the Ashes and showed it to the UK PM during their meeting. UK PM was carrying England's 3rd Test victory picture! pic.twitter.com/Z6HW1oAHTH
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 11, 2023
Uk pm – 1
Aus pm – 0— Ganguly (@cricketgoa88598) July 11, 2023
Sub continent people will rip their leaders apart for discussing Cricket instead of important bilateral talks for betterment and welfare of the country even though they watch this sports more than any of them.
— Jai (@_Jaikaal) July 11, 2023
i think it's beyond cricket now…now im sure they will make Eng win the 4th test and make it 2-2 to make this a memorable ashes & both government earn money…(along with players)
— Suresh (@sureshfair) July 11, 2023
That was all in good spirit.
— P Pulla Reddy (@pulla_reddy8) July 12, 2023
Ashish Nehra Sir should focus on his duty of GT coach! Australian PM ke saath me Nehra ko lafde me nahi jana chahiye
— Raggylug (@Raggylug387) July 11, 2023
Honorable PM's fighting like Virat and Rohit fans .. ?? pic.twitter.com/6gkqekyUS8
— @ (@RegardsPKFan) July 11, 2023
Oh God, this is getting to the whole new level. ??
— Ex Woke (@ex_wokee) July 11, 2023
“I’m sorry I didn’t bring my sandpaper with me” ?
— Adrian Gay (@AdrianG37) July 11, 2023
Sorry guys but the real ashes is being played by these two
— Rohit parbat(?????) (@Parbatrohit123) July 11, 2023
This is getting more interesting than Musk vs Zuckerberg
— Adit Jain (@thenameisadit) July 11, 2023
