ENG vs IND, 2nd Test: Bottle Cork Thrown At KL Rahul, Fan Dressed As Indian Player Enters Field During Day 3

A bottle cork was hurled at India’s first-innings centurion Okay L Rahul from the spectators stand throughout the pre-lunch session whereas an English fan wearing India equipment entered the sector earlier than tea, in two separate incidents on the third day of the second Check. Rahul, who scored a elegant 129 within the first innings, was seen with an object that appeared like a champagne bottle cork throughout the 69th over, bowled by Mohammed Shami. It was after the fourth supply of Shami’s over that Rahul, who was fielding close to the boundary ropes, was focused. Indian skipper Virat Kohli wasn’t happy with the incident and instructed Rahul to throw it outdoors.

The sport was briefly halted as Indian gamers had been seen speaking to umpires Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth. It could not be confirmed whether or not it was solely a manner of drawing the umpire’s consideration or a proper grievance.

In one other incident which many Indian gamers discovered amusing, a burly English fan, with ‘Jarvo’ printed on the again of his jersey, entered the sector of play.

When the safety officers intercepted, he pointed on the BCCI brand on his jersey and made gestures of attempting to set the sector, a lot to the amusement of Mohammed Siraj, who had a hearty giggle.

The safety did pay money for him earlier than he was ejected out of the venue. It could not be confirmed whether or not he was in an inebriated state contemplating beer is allowed in English and Australian grounds.

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Earlier this yr, the Indian staff confronted racist taunts throughout its tour of Australia the place Siraj was abused, resulting in the eviction of some spectators from the Sydney Cricket Floor throughout the New 12 months’s Eve.

The Indian staff had lodged an official grievance with match referee David Boon again then, who had given them the choice to stroll out.