The second Test of the Ashes started in truly bizarre circumstances. 9News
The culprits, who appeared to throw about orange powder, wore Just Stop Oil t-shirts, an environmental activist group from the UK.England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow picked up one of the protesters and dragged them off Lord's.England's Ben Stokes grabs a Just Stop Oil protestor whilst Johnny Bairstow carries another protester off the field.
Groundkeepers were forced to use a leaf blower to remove the orange powder from the ground, which managed to not reach the pitch. Pictures also showed one protester confronting David Warner and Ben Stokes before they were tackled by two members of security."You never want to see that ... disappointing start," Aaron Finch said on Nine's coverage. is reporting a third protester was stopped before getting on to the ground, having emerged from the eastern side of the ground.
Australia's players had been briefed by the ECB on the possibility of Just Stop Oil protests before the series. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter byGreat Ashes moments since 1990: The centuries, wicket hauls, deliveries, catches and rescue missions that highlight cricket's longest rivalry
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