Protesters halt second Ashes test
LONDON : The first morning of the second Ashes test at Lord's was interrupted when two Just Stop Oil protesters ran on to the ground and scattered orange powder on the outfield.
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Australia spinner Nathan Lyon achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday as he turned up for the 100th consecutive Test for the national team, featuring in the playing XI for the second Ashes Test against England at the Lord's Cricket Ground. The landmark moment is a testament to the spinner's longevity and consistency in the sport, that he practically has been undroppable in the longest format of the game, no matter the venue or the opposition that team has come up against.
Watch: Two Protestors Invade Pitch At Lord's During Ashes 2023. What Jonny Bairstow Did Next...
The second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's had to be halted for a few minutes after two protestors invaded the pitch and threw orange power paint on the ground. The commentators believed that they were protestors as part of the 'Just Stop Oil' movement and they have carried out these protests in various other occasions. The fans were left stunned when England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow picked up one of the protestors and carried him off the ground himself. The England international got some paint on his kit and had to rush back to the dressing room in order to change them. The ground staff quickly cleaned up the ground and the match resumed without any problem.
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England win the toss, Australia to bat first at Lord's
LONDON : England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and put Australia into bat in the second Ashes test under grey skies at Lord's on Wednesday.
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