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MCC Suspends 3 Members After Lord's Long Room Incident With Team Australia

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has suspended three members over altercations with the Australian team in Lord's Long Room following Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping on the final day of the second Ashes Test. The MCC had earlier "unreservedly apologised" to the Australian team for the behaviour of some of its members, who allegedly verbally abused several visiting players as they made way to the dressing room at lunch on Sunday. Television footage showed openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner involved in a heated exchange with spectators in the Long Room, which is an area reserved only for MCC members and their guests.

Usman Khawaja In Heated Exchange With MCC Members Inside Lord's Long Room

Australia star Usman Khawaja was seen involved in a verbal spat with one of the MCC members while walking towards the dressing room during Lunch on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. The incident took place in the long room of Lord's when Khawaja with his Australian team members was heading for lunch on the final day. This is when the member said something to Khawaja and the duo confronted each other. Whatever be the words, it didn't please Khawaja for sure as the player was seemingly unhappy and irked. The security had to intervene to separate the two.

Usman Khawaja Adds To England's Ashes Agony After Mitchell Starc Strikes In 2nd Test

Australia's Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts' batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday. Ashes-holders Australia were strongly placed at 130-2 in their second innings, a lead of 221 runs, when rain forced an early close to the third day's play. Conditions for batting, with the floodlights switched on to counter the gloomy skies in London, were challenging.

Watch: Usman Khawaja Bamboozled By Josh Tongue At Lord's. His Reaction Goes Viral

Australia's David Warner made England pay for dropping him in helpful conditions with a quickfire fifty before the hosts removed Usman Khawaja after protesters briefly disrupted the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday. It looked like Australia would get through the first day's opening session without losing a wicket when, to what became the last ball before lunch, Josh Tongue bowled Khawaja, playing no shot, for 17 with a delivery that cut back in. Fellow left-handed opener Warner was 53 not out in Australia's total of 73-1. That still represented a good morning's work for Australia, 1-0 up in the five-match series after a thrilling two-wicket win in last week's first Test at Edgbaston.

"Didn't Realise...": Ollie Robinson On Spat With Usman Khawaja, Reveals Star's Advice

Ashes is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. For England and Australia, who have fought tooth and nail for the presitigious 'Urn', the Ashes is more than just cricket. Last week, the latest assignment of cricket's oldest rivalry got underway at Edgbaston and came to a conclusion with a thrilling two-wicket win for Australia. While England captain Ben Stokes has hogged much of the limelight for his early declaration call in the first innings, Three Lions pacer Ollie Robinson also received backlash for his spat with Australia opener Usman Khawaja.

"Forgettable Cricketer, Mouth From South": Australia Great Slams Ollie Robinson

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has lashed out at England pacer Ollie Robinson for his antics in the first Ashes Test, which the visitors won by two wickets earlier this week, at Edgbason. Robinson hogged all the limelight for his duels with Australia centurion Usman Khawaja, especially in the first innings. After dismissing Khawaja, who had already done the damage with his 141, Robinson was seen throwing expletives towards the Australian batter. He was also seen having an exchange with the veteran opener during the second innings.

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

The thrilling first Ashes Test match between England and Australia ended in the favour of the Pat Cummins-led side on Tuesday by two wickets. Playing in Birmingham, the visitors held their nerves as Cummins (44*) and Nathan Lyon (16*) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 55 runs and took their side across the line in the chase of 281. Cricket is considered as the gentleman's game but sometimes the intensity of the contest makes the players lose their cool on the field. An example of that was seen during the match when Australia opener Usman Khawaja engaged in an exchange of words with England pacer Ollie Robinson.

"This Is Bit Of Overspin...": Australia Great On ICC's Penalising Moeen Ali

England all-rounder Moeen Ali became the talk of the town after he was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for breaching the Code of Conduct during the ongoing first Ashes Test against Australia. The incident took place on Day 2 of the match, when Moeen was seen applying a drying agent on his bowling hand during Australia's first innings. According to ICC, the all-rounder has breached Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. He was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and was given one demerit point.

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MCC Suspends 3 Members After Lord's Long Room Incident With Team Australia

Usman Khawaja In Heated Exchange With MCC Members Inside Lord's Long Room

Usman Khawaja Adds To England's Ashes Agony After Mitchell Starc Strikes In 2nd Test

Watch: Usman Khawaja Bamboozled By Josh Tongue At Lord's. His Reaction Goes Viral

"Didn't Realise...": Ollie Robinson On Spat With Usman Khawaja, Reveals Star's Advice

"Forgettable Cricketer, Mouth From South": Australia Great Slams Ollie Robinson

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

"This Is Bit Of Overspin...": Australia Great On ICC's Penalising Moeen Ali