The Ashes: England release video to social media suggesting they are still not over Jonny Bairstow’s stumping

England’s fury over the perfectly legitimate stumping of Jonny Bairstow by Alex Carey in the 2023 Ashes is set to drag into another series after the tourists released a video suggesting they are still not over the dismissal.

The video, a clip from an England Cricket Board-produced 2024 documentary about the 2023 Ashes which was posted to their social media accounts on Monday, takes in the reaction of Bairstow, captain Ben Stokes and star batter Joe Root to Carey’s clever work.

After Bairstow ducked under a Cam Green bouncer and wandered from his crease — which he had done repeatedly before being dismissed — Carey instantly threw down the stumps.

The act was within the laws of the game but prompted a bizarre reaction from English players and media, who considered it to be outside the spirit of the game.

Legendary bowler Stuart Broad — who will be part of Channel Seven’s commentary team for the upcoming series — was batting with Bairstow at the time and told Carey “that’s all you’ll be remembered for” after the moment which saw the historic Lord’s turn tempestuous, with the Australian side subject to abuse in the famous Long Room.

“Look, who knows whether it was right or wrong or anything in between,” Bairstow said of his dismissal.

“We’re out there representing ourselves, and as long as you can go home and be alright with yourself, then so be it.”

“Initially I was quite angry, but I think when you’re involved in the game, it’s very difficult to put yourself in the other position,” the more diplomatic Root said.

“So I’d like to say that I’d have dealt with it differently, but I could very easily have done exactly the same thing.”

“What are you gonna do? Can’t change what happens,” Stokes said.

Bairstow was dropped from England’s Test team in 2024 after an extended run of patchy form with both the bat and wicketkeeping gloves.

On Tuesday, a sceptical Carey cast doubt over the Barmy Army’s proclamation he will not be the target of booing from travelling English supporters in the upcoming series, which starts at Optus Stadium on Friday.

The Barmy Army’s Perth coordinator Alison Foskett told The West Australian on Tuesday no songs would be sung about the South Australian and they “absolutely won’t” boo him.

Carey said he had no doubts over what to expect from the travelling English supporters and was well prepared to deal with the additional attention.

“I don’t know if that will stand for the whole series,” Carey said of the booing ban.

“I think Ashes series, growing up watching, you’ve got your heroes and you’ve got your villains. It depends what side of the fence you sit on.

“That’s what makes it to special, you’ve got amazing Australian fans supporting us and you’ve got English fans supporting them, and whatever it looks like in between, it makes for great viewing.

“Whatever it looks like for the whole group, not just myself, it should be amazing.”

As he dealt with the additional attention from the home fans, the mild-mannered Carey’s returns dwindled through a series which saw England recover from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2, though that was not enough to reclaim The Ashes.

Carey averaged only 22.23 with the bat in that series but his returns of late have been far stronger, with the wicketkeeper averaging 47.60 through his seven Tests so far this year.

When asked if he was ready to resume his role as England’s pantomime villain, Carey said his focus had remained firmly on the game.

“I haven’t really thought about that,” he said.

“I’m excited to get out there Friday. I don’t think there’s too much hype that needs to get on it to be an exciting series.”