Protest Forces Gabba Lockdown Ahead of Play

Protests outside the Gabba forced the venue into lockdown while a pitch invader ensured a dramatic opening to the second day of the Brisbane Test. Groups carrying Palestinian and Aboriginal flags had gathered outside the stadium hosting Australia and West Indies on Jan. 26, with police making at least two arrests in the hours before play was scheduled to begin. Queuing patrons were stopped from entering, with staff informing them the stadium had been placed in lockdown. Extra police were stationed outside the Gabba, while the players arrived earlier than normal to avoid the possibility of disruptions. A Cricket Australia (CA) spokesperson confirmed several protesters had entered the venue, forcing the brief heightening of security....