Jonny Bairstow bluffed Steve Smith during Ashes 2019 5th Test at Kennington Oval in London. Bairstow bluffed Smith with a fake run-out act. The England wicket-keeper made the Australian batsman think that he is going to get run-out during the match. Smith was completing his run towards the striker’s end when the incident happened. He bluffed to collect the ball even though the ball wasn’t coming towards him at that time. Smith, in fear of getting run-out, took a dive to complete the run. Steve Smith ‘Invincible’: Check Funny Memes As Twitterati Bow Down to Australian Batsman for Single-Handedly Demolishing England Bowlers in Ashes 2019. 

Taking about the matter during the press conference post the Day 2 of Ashes 2019 5th Test match, Steve Smith came up with a funny response. When a reporter asked Smith what he Bairstow said while he dived back into the crease, Smith replied, "He got me there, didn't he. Dirtied by clothes". "He didn't say anything, I don't think, but he got me. I didn't know where the ball was. Bloody thing. Faked it. He got me. I don't know what else to say", the 30-year-old batsman further said. The video of the incident started doing the rounds on social media. Check out the video of the fake run out act below. Also, have a look at Steve Smith’s reaction to Jonny Bairstow’s act below. Steve Smith Workout & Diet: How the World's No 1 Test Batsman Manages To Stay Fit (View Pics).

 

Bairstow Bluffs Smith!

He Got me!

Meanwhile, England managed an upper hand over Australia in the 5th Test of Ashes 2019. England hit 294/10 in the first innings and restricted Australia to only 225/10. Top-ranked Test batsman Smith smashed 80 runs. England led by 69 runs after the end of 1st innings. Jofra Archer bagged spectacular 6 wickets while Mitchell Marsh was the leading wicket-taker for Australia with 5 wickets. At the stumps of Day 2 of Ashes 2019 5th Test, England led by 78 runs with 9-0 on the scoreboard.

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