United Kingdom: Following the fight between club members and Australian batsmen Usman Khawaja and David Warner on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced alterations to Lord's "Long Room" on Thursday.
Players would be given a larger roped-off space as they pass through the Long Room, according to new procedures revealed by MCC chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown. MCC has already apologized unconditionally to the Australian team. In the meanwhile, three members were promptly suspended.
Now that teams can no longer enter or exit the field, members cannot utilize the stairwell. The rules will be in place for Saturday's women's T20 match between Australia and England.
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“The video footage captured on Sunday (including some which was taken in clear breach of our regulations) is there for all to see,” Carnegie-Brown said.
“The members shown on camera have brought shame on MCC.
“Their actions hinder our efforts to promote the positive things our club does to promote and celebrate the game.”
Bruce Carnegie-Brown has also asked members to come forward to help identify more culprits who had “brought shame” on the MCC.
“The behavioural issue amongst members that day does not end there,” Carnegie-Brown said.
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“Were more evidence to come to light, and additional witness statements gathered, further disciplinary sanctions would undoubtedly be warranted.”
“We encourage any member with information that could lead to the identification of others involved to come forward.”
“It is unacceptable for any of us to point the finger of blame at others unless we are willing to intervene ourselves when we see behaviours which fall short of what is expected of members.”
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