Jonny Bairstow of England eliminates a “Just Stop Oil” pitch intruder throughout Day One of the Ashes second Test match in between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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The very first early morning of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord’s was disrupted when Just Stop Oil protesters ran onto the ground and spread orange powder on the outfield.
After the very first over on Wednesday bowled by England’s James Anderson to Australia batsman David Warner, 2 males emerged from the stands and moved towards the square, launching the powder prior to being taken on by security personnel.
England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow brought among the males off the field prior to ground personnel cleared the pitch and play resumed after a hold-up of around 5 minutes.
Three individuals have actually given that been apprehended, authorities stated.
Writing on Twitter, a representative for the Metropolitan Police stated: “We know protesters on the Lord’s Cricket Ground pitch today, Wednesday, 28 June.
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Police have actually apprehended 3 individuals and taken them into custody.”
Just Stop Oil protesters have actually interfered with other sporting occasions in England this year, consisting of the Premiership Rugby last at Twickenham and the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
