‘They have brought shame on the institution’: MCC restricts members’ access to Lord’s pavilion after Ashes Test incident

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Thursday announced changes in Lord’s “Long Room,” following the altercation between the members and the Australian cricketers Usman Khawaja and David Warner on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test.
MCC has has since apologised unreservedly to the Australian team and now a new measures announced MCC chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown, players will be granted an expanded roped-off area as they walk through the Long Room. Three members were immediately suspended pending a full investigation.
Now the members will be unable to use the stairwell when teams are coming on or off the field. The rules will come into effect for Australia’s women’s T20 against England on Saturday.

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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.
“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.”