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Matthew Cooper

England cricketers held up by Just Stop Oil protest on way to Lord's for Ireland Test

England have been delayed by Just Stop Oil protesters while travelling to Lord's for the first Test of the summer against Ireland.

England are set to play their first Test match in over three months when they take on Ireland in a four-day match at the home of cricket today, ahead of what is set to be a fascinating Ashes contest against rivals Australia.

However, protesters from environmental activist group Just Stop Oil have held up England's team bus, with wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow posting a picture on his Instagram story of three activists standing in front of the vehicle. He captioned the picture: "If we're abit late it's not our fault..."

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