Climate activists disrupt second Ashes Test
LONDON: England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow wrestled a protester to the ground as climate activists briefly interrupted play on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday (Jun 28).
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Joe Root's double strike lifts England in second Ashes Test but unbeaten Steve Smith has Australia on top
Joe Root took two wickets in an over to lift England after Australia had dominated the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Steve Smith (85*) and Travis Head (77) looked as though they were set to put Australia in a commanding position as they took the score to 300/3. Ad However, Root had Head stumped and then Cameron Green caught for a duck three balls later.
Australia batsmen take control of Lord's Test after England seamers disappoint
Australia took complete control on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's as Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 85 to guide the visitors to 339-5 in helpful conditions for bowlers on Wednesday.
Bairstow carries protester from field at Lord’s, as Australia tighten grip on second 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, before one was carried off by England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. After the first over on Wednesday bowled by England’s James Anderson to Australia batsman David Warner, the men emerged from the stands and moved toward the square, releasing the powder before being tackled by security staff and players. Bairstow picked up one of the men and carried him off the field before dropping him to the ground outside the boundary markers. Ground staff cleared the powder and play resumed after a delay of around five minutes. “We are aware of protesters on the Lord’s Cricket Ground pitch today. Police have arrested three people and taken them into custody,” the Metropolitan Police said on Twitter. Just Stop Oil protesters have disrupted other sporting events in England this year, including the Premiership Rugby final and the World Snooker Championship.
Jonny Bairstow praised by Rishi Sunak as England vs Australia Ashes Test halted by protesters
England's wicketkeeper, Jonny Bairstow, was commended by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his quick response in removing a Just Stop Oil protester from the pitch during the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Bairstow took matters into his own hands as two activists attempted to disrupt the match by brandishing orange paint dust.
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.
Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt second Ashes Test
Just Stop Oil protesters stopped the second Ashes Test with England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow forced to take matters into his own hands.
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