“It’s time for cricket lovers and all those who understand the severity of this situation, to get onto the streets and demand action from this illegitimate, criminal government. “We can no longer afford to distract ourselves when the sports we play, the food we eat, and the culture we cherish is at risk. “Cricket is an important part of our national heritage, but how can we enjoy England vs Australia when much of the cricketing world is becoming unfit for humans to live in?,” said Just Stop Oil in a statement. London’s Metropolitan Police said three people had been arrested and taken into custody. “Their actions not only endanger themselves and those who work at the ground, but they have consistently shown complete disregard for the people who pay to attend events, not just here at Lord’s but around the country at other sporting venues,” added Lavender. “MCC condemn in the strongest possible terms today’s pitch incursion and with the behaviour of the protestors involved,” said the Marylebone Cricket Club’s (MCC) CEO Guy Lavender. England struggled to take advantage of the favorable bowling conditions and the visitors reaped the rewards.Īustralia finished the day on 339-5 with Australia’s talismanic batter Steve Smith making 85 not out, alongside Travis Head who scored an impressive 77.Įngland captain Ben Stokes grabs a Just Stop Oil protester, during day one of the second Ashes Test cricket match at Lord's Cricket Ground. When it came to the cricket, it was a day that was dominated for the most part by Australia. The 33-year-old Bairstow picked up one of the protestors before carrying him off the pitch and back to the stands.Įngland captain Ben Stokes also joined teammate Bairstow in halting the progress of the protestors as they tried to deposit orange powder.
However, they fell short in their efforts to reach the wicket, with one of them stopped by the intervention of England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.
The protesters had emerged from the Grand Stand and sprinted onto the pitch after just one over. Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted the first day of the second Ashes Test as one England cricketer carried an activist to the boundary.Īctivists wearing Just Stop Oil T-shirts ran toward the wicket at the center of the pitch, spilling orange powder onto the outfield at Lord’s Cricket Ground – one of the world’s most prestigious sporting venues – which is staging the Test match between England and Australia in north-west London.
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