Fourth Ashes Test begins tomorrow

FE Team | Published: August 06, 2009 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00

Australia's Brad Haddin practises slip catching with skipper Ricky Ponting at Headingley Wednesday. – Internet photo

Heightened security measures will be in place for the fourth Ashes Test at Headingley this week.
The venue has received criticism in recent years due to drunken elements posing a significant problem.
When England played South Africa last year, 81 people were ejected from the ground in three days, and organisers have improved security accordingly.
Concerns were raised this week about crowd conduct during the third Test at Edgbaston, which ended Monday.
Headingley has earned itself an evil reputation for rowdiness, particularly the ground's West Stand, and organisers at Yorkshire are keen to curb any anti-social behaviour.
Beer stalls are set to open at 1045 BST and shut for an hour in the afternoon, with organisers maintaining the discretion to extend this closure period. – BBC