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Jonny Bairstow took matters into his own hands, chasing down the intruder and carrying him off the pitch, earning praise from spectators.
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The protestor demanded the British government to halt licenses for new oil, gas, and coal projects, and marked the pitch area with orange paint.
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After removing the protestor, Bairstow headed to the dressing room to change his clothes, possibly due to stains from the encounter.
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Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian spinner, shared his response to the incident, adding another layer of interest to the unfolding events.
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The 'Just Stop Oil' group has previously disrupted prominent sporting events, including the world snooker championship and the English Premiership rugby final.
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The intrusion led to a brief pause in the game as officials cleared the affected area, adding an unexpected twist to the intense Ashes rivalry.
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Pat Cummins confirmed Mitchell Starc's inclusion in the Australian XI, while England brought in Josh Tongue. Cummins expressed awareness of potential public protests and emphasized the importance of security.
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