England's wicketkeeper, Jonny Bairstow, was commended by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his quick response in removing a Just Stop Oil protester from the pitch during the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Bairstow took matters into his own hands as two activists attempted to disrupt the match by brandishing orange paint dust.
Bairstow swiftly approached one of the protesters, lifted him off his feet, and carried him over the boundary edge before handing him over to the stewards. His prompt action potentially prevented a significant delay to the proceedings if the paint had reached the wicket.
England captain Ben Stokes also intercepted another protester, while security staff apprehended a third individual in the stands. All three were subsequently arrested.
