Lord’s Long Room incident: next Usman KhawajaCricket Australia has demanded an inquiry into the incident after a brawl with a spectator in the Lord’s Long Room. Australian opener Usman Khawaja was seen arguing with a spectator in the members’ area as Australia were returning to the pavilion at lunch on the fifth day of the Test. David Warner was also in controversy after Khawaja and the incident caught the attention of many cricket fans and experts.
Cricket Australia’s statement read, “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 to lunch from the members’ area.” were going.”
MCC apologizes to Cricket Australia
Meanwhile, the MCC spokesperson also spoke candidly on the incident and apologized to Cricket Australia over the controversy. “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 with some members of the Australian team. Members, The spokesperson was quoted as saying by Skysports.
“We have unconditionally apologized to the Australian team and we will deal with any member who has not maintained the standard expected of us through our disciplinary processes. It was not necessary to eject anyone and I am pleased to say It has been confirmed that no such recurrence has happened when the players resumed the field for this afternoon’s session,” he added.
What was the incident about?
The incident happened after the England batsman’s controversial dismissal Johnny BairstowWho was stumped in the closing stages of the first session on the fifth day. He went out of the crease on the last ball of the 52nd over by wicket-keeper batsman Cameron Green. Alex Carey Threw the ball and caught it and got it out of the crease. After this, the English crowd booed the Australian team and probably the same frustration would have come in front of the Australian players.