Bairstow Unfazed by Lord's Controversy Ahead of England-Australia Clash

Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping at Lord's last summer has been revisited in the latest series of Australia's documentary "The Test." The incident, which occurred during England's final-day run-chase, sparked fury among MCC members and set the tone for a thrilling Ashes series.

Bairstow, however, insists that the incident had a galvanizing effect on England. "I think that post that event, the way in which we as a side reacted to that was a real positive," he said. "You look at the results after that thing that happened at Lord's and I actually think that we finished that series a lot stronger than Australia did."

Mitchell Marsh, Australia's T20 captain, acknowledged that the atmosphere at England's grounds that summer was febrile. "I dare say this will be full and it'll be mostly English fans, so it'll be like playing at Headingley all over," he said.

The stakes for England in particular have been ramped up this week, following their wash-out against Scotland. However, Bairstow is not getting the permutations in Group B get the better of him. "It doesn't derail us either way. We know we've got to win more games than we lose in tournament cricket," he said.

England versus Australia is always a great occasion. Two very good teams going toe-to-toe. It's going to be an exciting spectacle. "Hopefully it will be a fantastic atmosphere like it always is in Barbados and the best side will come out on top."

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