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Monday (June 24) marks the 50th anniversary of the infamous Test at Lord’s.
MCC chair Bruce Carnegie-Brown said members who confronted the Australian players 'brought shame' on the club.
The former ICC Elite Panel umpire stated that people cite Spirit of Cricket to support their view when they don’t like a dismissal under Laws of Cricket.
During lunch break on day five’s play at Lord’s, MCC members heckled, jeered and booed the Australian team as they entered long room after Alex Carey had stumped Jonny Bairstow when the batter wandered out of his crease.
On-field umpire Marais Erasmus said Pope would have to field in Australia's second innings or he would not be able to bat at No.3 later in the match, leaving the English dressing room irked.
Australia made 130/2 in their second innings after day three to lead by 221 runs.
Lyon, who is playing in his 100th consecutive Test, was running in to take a catch of Ben Duckett off the bowling of Cameron Green in the leg-side after tea, when he pulled up sharply while running towards the ball.
In reply to Australia's 416, England made 278/4 on the second day of the Ashes Test at Lord's.
The visitors skittled out England for 149 to register victory by an innings and 12 runs.
Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 Test runs and finished on 115 not out after sharing a sixth-wicket partnership of 120 with Ben Foakes, whose 32 not out was also crucial for England to reach their victory target of 277.
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