Ashes 2023: Yorkshire To Tighten Security For Third Ashes Test At Headingley - Reports

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has taken proactive security steps for the impending third Ashes test at Headingley. This decision is in response to the recent disruption created by ‘Just Stop Oil’ demonstrators during England’s second match against Australia at Lord’s.

Recognizing the importance of safeguarding the game’s safety and integrity, the club has collaborated with relevant authorities to create stringent security systems. Increased security staff, comprehensive luggage checks, and improved perimeter security are among the steps being implemented.

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A protester was hauled off by England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow on the first morning of the Lord’s match in London as the orange powder was thrown on the outfield. Aggravated trespass charges were brought against three people. Following the contentious removal of Bairstow on the last day, which elicited prolonged and vociferous jeers from the crowd, there is also worry regarding the behaviour of fans against Australian players. MCC members verbally attacked Australian players in the stadium’s Long Room.

“Clearly, some incidents at Lord’s have heightened the interest and exposure of the third test, 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,” the club said in a statement on Monday, according to ESPN Cricinfo.

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Yorkshire has hired a team of “sprinter stewards” to prevent protesters

Yorkshire Cricket Club has increased safety precautions in advance of the third Ashes Test at Headingley due to security concerns. Following a pitch invasion during the Lord’s Test, where three people were charged with aggravated trespass, the decision was made. While Judit Murray, age 69, was detained before reaching the playing surface, Daniel Knorr, age 21, and Jacob Bourne, age 26, were able to get past security and run onto the field while carrying orange powder paint.

Players disobeyed security instructions despite the security breakdown and acted immediately to stop the protesters from interfering with the game. Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, and David Warner were among those who intervened. Awarded bail, Knorr, Bourne, and Murray will show up at Westminster Magistrates Court on July 31.

A consortium of environmental organizations called Just Stop Oil planned the pitch invasion as part of their ongoing campaign. The Premier League rugby union final, the World Snooker Championship and other prominent sporting events in the UK have all previously been interrupted by this coalition. According to the 2021 study titled “Banking on Climate Chaos,” the group slammed Lord’s Cricket Ground for its sponsorship agreement with JP Morgan Chase, calling it “the world’s worst “fossil bank.”

Australia has a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

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