'Beer Snake' Man apologizes to Marnus Labuschagne for Mohammed Siraj incident, reveals cost of distraction

Australian fan Lachie Burtt created a massive "beer snake" which caused a disruption to Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1 of the second Test of the BGT 2024-25 in Adelaide. Lachie Burtt later apologized for the disruption that sparked a brief altercation between Marnus Labuschagne and Mohammed Siraj.

Marnus Labuschagne was preparing to face Siraj under the lights. Siraj ran in to bowl the penultimate delivery of the over. However, the right-handed batter pulled out just before Siraj released the ball. In response, Siraj threw the ball at Labuschagne, leading to a brief exchange of words between the two players.

Everyone Could Buy Four Drinks at One Time – Lachie Burtt

Lachie Burtt created a "beer snake" using 250 cups, and it cost him 2,750 Australian dollars (approximately INR 2.33 lakh). The 21-year-old shared that the process involved 67 people, each buying four drinks.

"The funny thing was everyone could buy four drinks [at one time], so we were all sitting there with four drinks each and there was 67 of us. So there was a fair bit going on… plus everyone around us on the hill, they were loving it," NewsCorp quoted an engineer present at the venue as saying.

• Man runs behind the sight screen with a beer snake
• Marnus pulls away while Siraj is running in
• Siraj is not happy

All happening at Adelaide Oval 🫣 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/gRburjYhHg

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 6, 2024

Didn't Really Have Time to Stop and Think - Lachie Burtt

Lachie Burtt quickly apologized for his actions, particularly to Marnus Labuschagne. Burtt admitted to feeling foolish and emphasized that no harm was done. Burtt added that Labuschagne went on to score a four right after the incident, so he felt it was no big deal in the end.

"I didn't really have time to stop and think what I was doing right now and what the effects were going to be because of it. I did feel a bit silly, it wasn't the right thing … sorry Marnus," he told 9News.

"It's probably not the right thing to do, but no one got hurt. I didn't jump the fence or anything. It was one ball, and Marnus (Labuschagne) got a four after that, so no worries. In my head at that time, I just wanted to get away from the guard, so I saw the space and hopped over the tiny white rope."

Marnus Labuschagne Returned to Form With a 64-Run Knock

Adelaide Oval management has not specifically addressed Lachie Burtt's actions but expressed satisfaction with the overall behavior of the Test crowds. Marnus Labuschagne returned to form with a 64-run knock in the second Test, where Australia defeated India by ten wickets, leveling the series at 1-1.

The series will now head to Brisbane for the third Test, starting on Saturday, December 14. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah is facing a fitness concern due to an upper leg injury ahead of the Brisbane Test. Bumrah has taken 12 wickets in the series so far and was named Player of the Match in the first game.

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