Watch: Jonny Bairstow carries pitch invader out of ground during second Ashes test
In a brizzard turn of events, Jonny Bairstow was seen carrying a itch invader out of the ground during the second test between England and Australia.
Jonny Bairstow steals the show
The event took place between the first and second over of the game when two pitch invaders entered the ground. While one of them was able to reach the pitch with a flare in his hand, the other one was nabbed by the English wicket keeper Jonny Bairstow.
And to the amusement of the crowd, the wicket keeper carried the invader all the way out of the ground in his arms. The invader was seen cheering to the crowd as the keeper took him out of the ground where he was apprehended by the security staff.
Oil Protestors invade Australia vs England game
It was later reported that the pitch invaders were Oil Protestors.
Although they had their moment on the field, it was Jonny Bairstow who stole the limelight at the last moment by carrying a man almost single-handedly to the ropes. In the process of doing so, his clothes and gears were soiled and he was forced to change the same.
Watch: Bairstow carries protestor out of ground
The game was paused for a couple of minutes to allow Bairstow to change his gears. And it resumed like nothing had happened.
England having won the toss on a cloudy morning in Lord’s decided to bowl first. James Anderson did not have the best of start with the ball in hand though, as David Warner was able to get one ball to the fences, to open his and Australia’s account.
This wicket is expected to give more support to the bowlers, especially pacers. It has a rich cover of grass and some moister under it which will help pace bowlers in the longer run. It will be interesting to see how Australia copes with the new ball.
