2nd Test Day 3, ENG vs IND: Lord’s ashamed as spectators hurl corks at KL Rahul
Xtra Time Web Desk: The image of Lord’s cricket ground, which is regarded as the Home of Cricket was tarnished a bit after an untoward incident of crowd behaviour stopped the game on Day 3 for a while on Saturday. Team India opener KL Rahul was hurled champagne bottle corks on Day 3 of the ongoing second test match at Lord’s. The 29-year-old, who scored a fine century in the first innings to help India post a healthy 364, was attacked with champagne corks by a group of fan while he was fielding at third man. Rahul could be seen holding the object during the first session of the day in the 69th over. The incident happened after the fourth ball of the over was bowled by Mohammed Siraj.
The Indian captain Virat Kohli could be seen gesturing Rahul to throw the object back at the crowds.
The game was briefly halted as Indian players were seen talking to umpires Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth. It couldn't be confirmed whether this was just about an informal way of drawing umpire's attention or a formal complaint.
Earlier this year, Indian team faced racist taunts during their tour of Australia where Mohammed Siraj was abused and that led to eviction of spectators from the Sydney Cricket Ground during the New Year's Eve. In fact, the Indian team had lodged an official complaint with match referee David Boon back then, who had given them an option to walk out.
