Ashes 2023: Australia demands MCC probe after Usman Khawaja and David Warner misbehaved at Lord’s

Australia has requested the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to investigate incidents in which its players were manhandled by members in the long room during the lunch break at Lord’s after the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow on the fifth day of the second Ashes Test. And the incident of assault was investigated.

“Australian management has requested the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to investigate a number of incidents involving spectators in the members’ area during lunch on the fifth day of the Lord’s Test.”

Usman Khawaja was pulled back by security personnel after talking to a member inside the long room.

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In an official statement, the Australian team said, “It is alleged that players and staff of the Australian team were verbally abused, as well as made physical contact with some, as they walked through the members’ area for lunch.” were being taken.”

Bairstow was on 10 and England were 193/5 in the 52nd over when he ducked under a Cameron Green bouncer and inadvertently walked out of his crease. Seeing this, Australia’s wicket-keeper Alex Carey immediately after catching the ball instructed an underarm throw and jumped with joy after hitting the perfect throw towards the stumps.

This led to a scuffle in the middle as Bairstow felt the ball was foul, with Australia immediately appealing. On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Gaffney referred the decision to TV umpire Marais Erasmus, who confirmed Bairstow’s dismissal.

Upon seeing the decision of dismissal, the Australian players celebrated while the crowd began chanting “the same old Aussies, always cheating” and were followed by spectators at Lord’s as they left the field for lunch. made fun of

Following his controversial dismissal, Stuart Broad engaged in a heated discussion with Australia’s fielders before the lunch break and Carey was heard over the stump microphone saying, “You’ll be remembered for just that.”

Later, visuals showed that as the players entered the dressing room area for lunch, Australian openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner faced spectators in the usually quiet and dignified Long Room area. Khawaja was passing by MCC members when he stopped to respond to a comment made on him. He turned to address the person making the comment before stadium staff intervened.

Security personnel arrived to separate Khawaja and the member, joined by the on-field umpire and Khawaja’s opening partner David Warner. After briefly addressing the members, Warner was pushed inside the door while Khawaja continued to interact with the member concerned before leaving the room.

An MCC spokesperson issued an apology to the visiting Australian team. “The Long Room is unique in world cricket, and the privilege of players passing through the pavilion is very special. After this morning’s play, emotions ran high and unfortunately, words were exchanged between some members of the Australian team and some of the players. Granted. Member.”

“We have unconditionally apologized to the Australian team and we will deal with any member who does not meet the standards we expect through our disciplinary processes. No one was necessarily ejected, and I am pleased to say It has been said that there has been no repetition of it.” As the players resume the field for this afternoon’s session.”