Wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow took to social media on Thursday to share how England team bus was held up by protesters while on its way to the Lord's for the opening day of the one-off Test against Ireland. The protesters under the aegis of 'Just Stop Oil' demanded that the British government should "halt all licences and consents for new oil, gas and coal projects".

Taking to Instagram, Bairstow wrote: "If we're a bit late it's not our fault", even as several 'Just Stop Oil' protesters and security personnel can be seen surrounding the bus in the middle of the road.