Just Stop Oil Protest at Lord's Cricket Ground: Jonny Bairstow Removes Protester

Disruption at the Ashes

During the second day of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground, two protesters from the environmental activist group Just Stop Oil disrupted play by running onto the field. The protesters, wearing Just Stop Oil T-shirts, briefly halted the game before being apprehended by security.

Bairstow's Intervention

England cricketer Jonny Bairstow was among those who intervened to remove the protesters from the field. Video footage shows Bairstow carrying one of the protesters off the pitch, while the crowd booed the disruption. The incident occurred in the 56th over of the England innings, with the team at 176/4 at the time.

Impact on Play

The protest caused a brief delay in the game, but play resumed shortly after the protesters were removed. The incident did not significantly impact the outcome of the match, as England went on to win by an innings and 12 runs.

Controversy and Criticism

The Just Stop Oil protest at Lord's has sparked controversy, with some criticizing the timing and disruption of a major sporting event. However, the group defended its actions, stating that the urgency of the climate crisis requires attention-grabbing tactics.