Yorkshire are on red alert for any crowd trouble aimed towards the Aussie team at Headingley this week.
Discussions have already been had between the club and West Yorkshire Police to ensure that the plans in place are robust enough to deal with any potential trouble. The reaction of the Lord’s crowd to the Aussies on Sunday was hostile and abusive with three Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members having their membership suspended for their behaviour in the pavilion.
Within mintues of the finish though, the term ‘Western Terrace’ was trending on Twitter, as a nod to the sort of reception that the Aussies can expect up North. But Yorkshire are determined that the game will take place without a hitch, and even though the players don’t have to enter the ground through fans in the same way, they will make sure there is little chance of a flashpoint.
