Alastair Cook made the eyebrow-raising accusation about Carey’s unpaid haircut while commentating on the BBC Test Match Special during the opening day of the third Ashes Test. Unsurprisingly, Cook’s claim attracted significant attention and scrutiny.
Australian cricket star Smith swiftly responded to the allegation and refuted it on the newly launched ‘Threads’ social media platform by writing, “I can confirm that Alex Carey has not had a haircut since we were in London. Get your facts right, The Sun.”
Cricket Australia (CA) also chimed in and supported Carey. They rubbished Cook’s allegations and stood behind their player, further raising doubt on the credibility of the claim. The governing body emphasized the importance of accurate reporting and urged media outlets to exercise responsibility when sharing such information.
After it became evident that his claims were false, Cook realized the error and promptly apologised. Recognizing that there had been a case of mistaken identity, Cook expressed regret for his earlier statements and apologized to Carey for any inconvenience caused. He acknowledged that the incident was a result of confusion and clarified that he did not intend to spread misinformation.
“There’s also been a bit of fuss around on a rainy day, a bit of news about a haircut which might have been discussed on the radio the other day. A case of mistaken identity, so I apologize for the mistaken identity to Alex Carey.” Cook stated in his apology.
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