Headingley tightens security for Ashes Test following Lord's incidents

Alex Carey’s stumping of Jonny Bairstow triggered a hostile atmosphere on day five at Lord's, including a confrontation between Australia's players and MCC members in the Long Room at lunch

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Security at Headingley is being tightened following a number of incidents at Lord's during the second Ashes Test.

Headingley is venue for the third Test, with the match scheduled to begin on July 6.

Australia currently lead the series 2-0 after recording wins at Edgbaston (two wickets) and Lord's (43 runs).

Alex Carey's stumping of Jonny Bairstow triggered a hostile atmosphere on day five at Lord's, with boos from the crowd and a confrontation between Australia's players and MCC members in the Long Room at lunch.

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Jonny Bairstow's dismissal triggered ugly scenes at Lord's [Getty Images]

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Just Stop Oil protestors briefly disrupted play earlier in the Test [Ryan Pierse/Getty Images]

Three individuals have had their MCC membership suspended pending an investigation while MCC offered an apology to Australia.

Earlier in the Test, Just Stop Oil protestors attempted to damage the pitch with paint powder. Two of the three protesters made it onto the field, with Bairstow intercepting one and Ben Stokes and David Warner preventing another from damaging the wicket.

In a statement to Press Association, a Yorkshire CCC spokesperson said: "The well-being of players, officials and spectators is paramount, and we are implementing appropriate measures to do everything within our control to keep everyone safe.

"Clearly, some incidents at Lord's have heightened the interest and exposure of the third Test.

"We will continue to work closely with both the England and Wales Cricket Board and West Yorkshire Police to ensure our safety measures are proportionate for this fixture.

"The Ashes is a truly special occasion, and we want everybody visiting Headingley to have an incredible time watching first-class cricket at our iconic venue."


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