Security tightened for third Test amid Ashes controversy

The security has been tightened for this week's third Ashes Test to be played at Headingley, Yorkshire County Cricket Club said on Tuesday amid the cricket controversy over a bizarre dismissal in the second match. 

The club said it ramped up the security primarily taking into account the "Just Stop Oil" protest that disrupted the second Test between England and Australia at the Lord's.

Three people were charged with aggravated trespass as the protesters interrupted the first morning of the London Test scattering orange powder on the outfield before one was carried off by England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.

Moreover, there is also concern about the behaviour of fans towards Australian players following the controversial stumping of Bairstow on the final day, which triggered long and loud booing from the crowd.

Australian players were also verbally abused by MCC members in the stadium's Long Room.

"Clearly, some incidents at Lord's have heightened the interest and exposure of the third test," the club said in a statement on Monday, according to ESPN Cricinfo.

"The wellbeing of players, officials and spectators is paramount, and we are implementing appropriate measures to do everything within our control to keep everyone safe.

"We will continue to work closely with both ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) and West Yorkshire Police to ensure our safety measures are proportionate for this fixture."

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.

Australia lead the five-match series 2-0.

"Just Stop Oil" protesters have disrupted other sporting events in England this year, including the Premiership Rugby final and the World Snooker Championship.