Australia batsman David Warner was left bemused as security failed to stop two pitch invaders at the SCG during the first ODI against India.<\/p>\n
One man wandered onto the field after the sixth over of Australia's innings, holding a sign reading 'State Bank of India, No $1Bn Adani Loan,' in reference to the controversial coal mining project in central Queensland.<\/p>\n
Another man also entered the field of play wearing a 'Stop Adani' T-shirt.<\/p>\n
The two men were allowed to wander freely for quite some time, leaving Warner bewildered by the inaction of the SCG security guards.<\/p>\n
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Warner threw his hands in the air, with security eventually trotting out to lead the men away peacefully.<\/p>\n
Both men are likely to be slapped with two $5000 fines from the SCG as well as potential bans from the venue.<\/p>\n
"We'll be hearing plenty more about this," Adam Gilchrist said in commentary for Fox Sports.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/plalor\/status\/1332176201805225984<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/melindafarrell\/status\/1332176261767053312<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamLandsberger\/status\/1332177699192799234<\/a><\/p>\n Australian openers Warner and Aaron Finch made a comfortable start after winning the toss, cruising to 0-103 after 20 overs on a placid pitch with the hot Sydney sun on their backs.<\/p>\n COVID restrictions mean a crowd of about 24,000 is expected at the SCG.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"