Now Just Stop Oil target the Ashes: Jonny Bairstow carries eco-zealot off pitch while crowd boos demonstrators after dry orange paint was released during match

Activists from Just Stop Oil invaded the green at the Ashes in London on Wednesday and threw orange powder across the grass – as England’s Jonny Bairstow was seen picking up one of the protesters and carrying them off the pitch.

Video footage showed two activists ran onto the green and attempted to throw orange paint across the main playing area.

Today marks the first day of the Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Video footage showed two activists ran onto the green and attempted to throw orange paint across the main playing area

 A young man wearing a Just Stop Oil t-shirt spreads orange paint powder from a small bag

Groundspeople were then seen repairing the damage to the green

Jonny Bairstow of England removes a “Just Stop Oil” pitch invader during Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match

One of the two activists is tackled to the floor by two event marshals

The two young people were both wearing white t-shirts that identified them as eco-activists from Just Stop Oil. 

Marshals and players were quick to respond, and the protesters were swiftly removed from the area.

Jonny Bairstow ran straight up to one of the activists and simply picked them up in his arms as he walked towards security marshals at the edge of the spectator stands.

As he reached them he handed the protester over and returned to the pitch.

Groundskeepers were then seen sweeping the green so that play can get back underway. 

This is a breaking news story and is being updated. 

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