ENG vs AUS: Oil Protesters Invade Lord’s During Day 1 Of 2nd Test – WATCH Viral Video
The demonstrators invaded the pitch and attempted to sprinkle their signature orange dye on the ground, before the likes of Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and even David Warner stormed in to stop the protesters from contaminating the pitch.
London: All hell broke loose at Lord’s on Wednesday during Day 1 of the 2nd Test of the Ashes series between England and Australia when Just Stop Oil Protestors interrupted play just after only 1 left of the day.
The demonstrators invaded the pitch and attempted to sprinkle their signature orange dye on the ground, before the likes of Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and even David Warner stormed in to stop the protesters from contaminating the pitch.
Here is the video of the incident that has gone viral all over social media.
Jonny Bairstow stops oil protesters.
What a crazy scene at Lord’s.pic.twitter.com/jFWsE0MLzo
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) June 28, 2023
The action group has previously focused on sporting events to demonstrate their protest. They invaded rugby’s Premiership final at Twickenham and snooker’s World Championship at The Crucible and the England cricket team’s team bus was also stopped due to their protests on their way to Lord’s for their test against Ireland at the start of the month.
Speaking of Day 1, England put the Australians to bat after winning the toss and after 19 overs the visitors managed to put 52 points on the board. Usman Khawaja and David Warner are in the fold for the Aussies.
The home team will have to prove their mettle in this Test, after trailing 1-0 in the ongoing Test Series. In the earlier Test, Australia had a stunning victory with just two wickets to spare.
England have the time and the games to get back on track in the 2023 Ashes series.