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Who Are 'Sprinter Stewards'? | Why Yorkshire Cricket Club Hired Them For Headingley Test?

image-ljob0f9vOil protesters evaded pitch at Lord's (AP Photo)

Enhancing safety measures in light of recent security concerns, Yorkshire Cricket Club is leaving no stone unturned and has undertaken robust measures to bolster safety protocols ahead of the high-voltage third Ashes 2023 Test set to take place at Headingley in Leeds.


Yorkshire Cricket Club implements robust safety measures at Headingley

This proactive response comes in the wake of an incident during the second Test at Lord’s where three individuals, namely Daniel Knorr (21) and Jacob Bourne (26), successfully breached the security cordon and sprinted onto the playing field while brandishing containers of vibrant orange powder paint whereas Judit Murray (69) was thwarted before she could reach the pitch.

Notwithstanding the breach, three players Jonny, Bairstow, Ben Stokes and David Warner defied England and Wales Cricket Board’s security briefings as they intervened to promptly neutralize the disruptive intentions of the protesters and ensured the uninterrupted flow of the match.

Following their apprehension, the three protestors have been granted bail and are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on July 31.

The pitch invasion was attributed to Just Stop Oil, a coalition comprising environmental action groups that carried out the act as part of their ongoing campaign. This coalition has a track record of disrupting prominent sporting events across the UK, including Premier League football matches, the Premiership rugby union final, and the World Snooker Championship.

To address the security concerns emerging from the recent pitch invasion, Yorkshire Cricket Club has recruited a specialized team of agile "sprinter stewards." These individuals have been entrusted with the task of swiftly responding to any potential breaches of the initial perimeter security, thereby minimizing the risk of damage to the pitch.

Meanwhile, as the third Test of this fiercely contested Ashes 2023 series beckons at Headingley, both teams are gearing up for this pivotal encounter. The Australian side, currently basking in the glory of a commanding 2-0 series lead, will look to secure a victory and clinch the series. On the other hand, the home team will aim to stage an audacious comeback and narrow the deficit in this five-match series.