Updated: November 27, 2020 4:56:43 pm
Demonstrators invaded the pitch to protest against Adani during the first ODI India vs Australia. (Twitter)
In a security breach, two protesters made their way onto the playing field during the first India-Australia ODI before being escorted here on Friday.
One of the invaders, carrying a banner denouncing the Adani Group of India coal project in Australia, approached the field just before pacemaker Navdeep Saini prepared to launch the home team’s sixth inning.
The two were escorted by security after their brief invasion.
Explained: What is the Adani coal mining project in Australia?
Fans have returned to the ground for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced them to play empty stadiums around the world.
Cricket Australia has allowed stadiums to be filled to 50 percent capacity in the India-Australia series.
The engagement comprises three ODIs, as many T20 Internationals and four Tests.
Stop #Adani Protest in cricket – asking the State Bank of India not to fund the Australian Adani coal mine to the tune of $ 1 billion (after media recently reported that this deal is currently in progress) #AUSvIND https://t.co/KBORZ7gXKJ
– Sophie McNeill (@Sophiemcneill) November 27, 2020
Stop the Adani protesters running into the field and stop playing.
It took security about five minutes to realize they were trespassing and they weren’t players. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/wLBgdeLlqu
– Lachlan McKirdy (@ LMcKirdy7) November 27, 2020
SEE: Video of two #StopAdani Supporters taking the ground to protest @OfficialSBIplans to give @AdaniOnline a $ 1bn (5000 crore) Indian taxpayer loan for Adani’s Carmichael coal project #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/NhY3vPN0HM
– Stop Adani (@stopadani) November 27, 2020
Protesters also gathered outside the Sydney cricket ground and raised slogans.
Let’s go to India! Let’s cut to Adani! Much support for our protest against @OfficialSBI $ 1bn loan to Adani at SCG today #AUSvIND #StopAdani pic.twitter.com/Y7Pj49atkq
– Stop Adani (@stopadani) November 27, 2020
Fans have returned to the ground for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced them to play empty stadiums around the world.
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