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Watch: Protestors briefly disrupt 2nd Ashes Test; Jonny Bairstow carries invader off the field

NEW DELHI: An unusual and bizarre incident kicked off the proceedings of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London as a couple of pitch invaders temporarily halted play on Wednesday.

Soon after the first over of the morning session from James Anderson came to an end, two 'Just Stop Oil' protesters ran on to the ground and scattered orange powder on the field. The two men emerged from the stands and ran towards the square before releasing the powder.

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow had to then step in as he carried away one of the men off the field on his shoulder while the ground staff cleared the other person from the field of play.

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