The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) suspended three members following clashes with Australian gamers at Lord’s on day 5 of the second Ashes Test on Sunday.
The incident came about after England batter Jonny Bairstow fell for a controversial stumping by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey throughout a palpitating 370-run chase.
Television footage revealed clashes between Usman Khawaja and David Warner and spectators within the haloed Long Room as Australia walked in for Lunch. Australia had requested the MCC to research, citing its gamers had been “physically contacted” following verbal abuse.
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In an announcement that adopted, the MCC, which administers the venue, apologised “unreservedly” earlier than confirming it had suspended three members recognized from the incident.
“They will not be permitted back to Lord’s whilst the investigation takes place,” the MCC added in an announcement.
“We maintain that the behaviour of a small number of members was completely unacceptable and whilst there was no suggestion by [Australia captain] Pat Cummins in the post-match press conference that there was any physical altercation, it remains wholly unacceptable to behave in such a way, which goes against the values of the club.
“MCC condemns the behaviour witnessed and once again we re-iterate our apology to Cricket Australia.”
While Khawaja termed the members’ behaviour as “really disappointing”, Cummins added he thought some may “lose their memberships.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com