Yorkshire County Cricket Club stated it has ramped up safety for this week’s third Ashes Test at Headingley after ‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters disrupted the second match between England and Australia at Lord’s.
Protesters interrupted the primary morning of the Lord’s Test in London once they scattered orange powder on the outfield earlier than one was carried off by England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. Three folks had been charged with aggravated trespass.
There can also be concern concerning the behaviour of followers in direction of Australia gamers following the controversial dismissal of Bairstow on the ultimate day, which triggered lengthy and loud booing from the gang.
Australian gamers had been additionally verbally abused by MCC members within the stadium’s Long Room.
“Clearly, some incidents at Lord’s have heightened the interest and exposure of the third test,” the membership stated in an announcement on Monday, based on ESPN Cricinfo.
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“The wellbeing of players, officials and spectators is paramount, and we are implementing appropriate measures to do everything within our control to keep everyone safe.
“We will continue to work closely with both ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) and West Yorkshire Police to ensure our safety measures are proportionate for this fixture.”
TheTimes newspaper reported Yorkshire have employed a staff of “sprinter stewards” to stop protesters from breaching preliminary perimeter safety.
Reuters has contacted Yorkshire for remark.
Australia lead the five-match sequence 2-0.
‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters have disrupted different sporting occasions in England this yr, together with the Premiership Rugby last and the World Snooker Championship.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com