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England vs India: London police arrests serial pitch invader 'Jarvo 69' on suspicion of assault

Third time in as many Tests between England and India when the play was stopped because a pitch invader barged into the middle. The pitch-invader with the 'Jarvo 69' printed on his jersey halted the game.

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England vs India: London police arrests serial pitch invader Jarvo 69 on suspicion of assault

London, Sep 3: Third time in as many Tests between England and India, the play was stopped because a pitch invader barged into the middle. The serial pitch-invader with 'Jarvo 69' printed on his jersey halted the game against the run of play during England's innings on Day two on Friday (September 3) of the fourth Test.

It was during the 34th over of the English innings when Jarvo sneaked into the field and ran towards the pitch with the ball in hand. He rammed into England batsman Bairstow, who was standing at the non-striker's end. The entire incident halted the play momentarily before the security personnel nabbed him and escorted the prankster out of the pitch.

He was later arrested by London Police on suspicion of assault and put in custody at the south London Police Station.

"'Jarvo' has been arrested on suspicion of assault - he remains in custody at a south London Police station," tweeted English reporter Elizabeth Ammon.

The Yorkshire County had decided to fine and ban him for life but strangely there has been no tangible action promised by the ECB. He was once again evicted from the field by the stewards but there has been no official apology from the ECB with one individual making a mockery of its security system.

With his actions becoming a norm almost everywhere, cricket enthusiasts weren't amused with it and called for strict actions to be taken against intruder and even against the security personnel stationed near the boundary ropes.

There are discussions about how ECB's security team, as well as the British media, would have dealt with this kind of serious security breach had it happened at any of the cricket stadiums in India.

The Indian team's administrative and security staff is keeping a close watch but as of now won't file an official complaint about the serial offender. Earlier, Yorkshire CCC in an official communication with PTI had informed that Jarvo69 is banned for life from entering the Headingley premises.

Earlier on day three of the third Test, the man named Daniel Jarvis - who claims himself to be a 'comedian/ filmmaker/ prank-star' in his Twitter bio - entered the playing arena, in batting gear.

He made an intrusion after India opener Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the final session of play. He was spotted wearing a surgical mask under his helmet before security personnel came and escorted him out of the ground.

During the Lord's Test, he was seen walking towards the pitch and joined the Indian side as Virat Kohli and his band walked into the middle for the post-lunch session.

He was spotted walking casually on the ground in an Indian jersey with his name on the back. He had to be escorted out after security personnel realised he wasn't a part of either side.

Story first published: Saturday, September 4, 2021, 0:07 [IST]
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