Two protesters from the Just Stop Oil movement caused a temporary halt in the second Ashes test at Lord’s this morning. The protesters, dressed in orange overalls, made their way onto the field and splattered orange paint on the pitch. Alongside this act, they held up banners with messages such as “Just Stop Oil” and “No More Oil.”
The interruption lasted approximately 15 minutes until the authorities removed the protesters from the field. Among those involved in the removal process was England batsman Jonny Bairstow.
Just Stop Oil is an activist group dedicated to addressing climate change, specifically targeting sporting events to raise awareness. Their primary objective is to exert pressure on the government to cease all new oil and gas projects.
Reactions to Just Stop Oil’s protests have been mixed. While some individuals commend their activism, others criticize the group for disrupting sporting events.
As of now, it remains uncertain how long the delay caused by the protest will impact the resumption of play between the England and Australia cricket teams at Lord’s this afternoon.