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DARK SECRETS: 29 - The Real Truth

A tale of two 'oily' protests during Ashes

NEW DELHI: Nearly 50 years since it first happened, oil came to interrupt cricket again during the Ashes.

The Times of India

Jonny Bairstow hailed as ‘hero’ after tackling Just Stop Oil protester at Lord’s

Ashes debutant Josh Tongue feared damage to the pitch as David Warner and Ben Stokes also acted to protect the wicket

Evening Standard

Josh Tongue defends England in face of Kevin Pietersen’s ‘shambolic’ jibe

Josh Tongue said England were unlucky on the opening day of the second Ashes Test after Kevin Pietersen described their display as ‘absolutely shambolic’

The Guardian - UK

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Josh Tongue hails Jonny Bairstow ‘a hero’ for his swift response to protesters

Australia’s David Warner was concerned about what the paint could have done to the wicket at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Steve Smith recaptures ominous form as England toil at start of second Ashes Test

The Australia batsman put down a reminder of his 2019 form with unbeaten 85

The Independent UK

2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith remains unbeaten on 85 as Australia reach 339/5 at stumps on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 85, leading Australia to a formidable total of 339-5 against England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Australia punish lacklustre England seamers before Joe Root produces late boost

The hosts failed to make the most of Ben Stokes winning the toss in helpful conditions.

The Independent UK

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Gary Lineker wades into Lord's Just Stop Oil protest with cheeky advice to England

Gary Lineker asked if the Just Stop Oil protesters can bowl after three activists stormed on to the field of play at Lord's on day one of the Second Ashes Test

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow steals the show at Lord’s – Wednesday’s sporting social

Manchester City were celebrating again.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow praised by Rishi Sunak as England vs Australia Ashes Test halted by protesters

The Prime Minister has hailed the ‘swift hands’ of Jonny Bairstow in bringing an end to the Stop Oil protest at Lord's

Manchester Evening News

Prime Minister praises ‘swift hands’ of Jonny Bairstow in halting Lord’s protest

Two men ran on to the pitch armed with orange paint dust on the opening morning of the second Test.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow praised by Rishi Sunak for tackling protester as Just Stop Oil disrupts Ashes test

Prime Minister thanks England wicketkeeper for his ‘swift hands’ in dealing with the protest

Evening Standard

Bairstow praised for tackling protester after Just Stop Oil disrupts Ashes test

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak thanked England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow for his ‘swift hands’ in dealing with the protest.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow: Fans demand ‘knighthood’ for England cricket star after Just Stop Oil protest

The England wicketkeeper intervened after three protesters entered the playing area

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The Independent UK

What was the Ashes protest about? Video shows Just Stop Oil incident

The protest follows similar incidents at high profile sporting events in rugby and snooker this year

Daily Mirror

Three Just Stop Oil protestors arrested after Lord's Ashes Test halted by pitch invasion

The first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's between England and Australia on Wednesday was disrupted after Just Stop Oil protesters ran onto the field of play

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow carts protester off Lord’s pitch as Just Stop Oil disrupts Ashes

Two men ran on to the pitch armed with orange paint dust on the opening morning of the second Test.

Irish Mirror

Ashes second test disrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters weeks after targeting Ireland match

Just weeks after disrupting Ireland's match with England at Lord's, Just Stop Oil protesters have once again wreaked havoc.

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Wales Online

England's Jonny Bairstow carries Just Stop Oil protester off Lord's pitch

Activists disrupted proceedings as the second Ashes test began

The Times of India

Watch: Protestors briefly disrupt 2nd Ashes Test; Jonny Bairstow carries invader off the field

NEW DELHI: An unusual and bizarre incident kicked off the proceedings of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London as a couple of pitch invaders temporarily halted play on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil protestors briefly disrupt Ashes cricket test between England and Australia

Two protestors from the Just Stop Oil group have run onto the field at Lords and briefly disrupted play about five minutes after the start of the second Ashes cricket test between England and Australia

The National (Scotland)

Watch: England cricketer carries Just Stop Oil protester off pitch at Ashes test

Just Stop Oil protesters have invaded the Lord's Cricket Ground ahead of play for the second Ashes test which gets underway today.

The Independent UK

England cricketer Jonny Bairstow carries Just Stop Oil protester off pitch

Activists threw orange paint dust during the Ashes test at Lord’s.

The Guardian - AU

The Ashes 2023: England v Australia, second Test, day one – as it happened

England were insipid in the field, but Australia batted brilliantly to reach 339 for five after losing an important toss at Lord’s

Wales Online

Jonny Bairstow carries Just Stop Oil protestor off Lord's pitch as Ashes Test halted

Two protesters made it onto the field before being quickly removed

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