MCC apologises for tense incident between members and Australian players in Long Room

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The MCC has taken the high road after an unsavoury incident in their prestigious Long Room at Lord's. </p>

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Pat Cummins' side were walking through the Long Room at Lord's at lunch when footage showed an apparent exchange of words between spectators in the room and the Australian players. </p>

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It comes after a dramatic morning session saw Jonny Bairstow controversially dismissed by Alex Carey. </p>

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The Australian wicketkeeper stumped Bairstow,&nbsp;who left his crease after seemingly believing the ball was dead at the end of the over. </p>

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England captain Ben Stokes then smashed his way to a century leaving the hosts needing 128 runs on 243 for six at lunch. </p>

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A spokesperson for the MCC read: "The Long Room is unique in world cricket and the great privilege of players passing through the pavilion is very special. </p>

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"After this morning's play, emotions were running high, and words were unfortunately exchanged with some of the Australian team, by a small number of members. </p>

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"We have unreservedly apologised to the Australian team and will deal with any member who has not maintained the standard we expect through our disciplinary processes. </p>

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"It was not necessary to eject anyone from the ground and I am pleased to say that there was no repeat of this as the players resumed the field for this afternoon's session." </p>

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A spokesperson for Australia said: "Australian management has requested the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) investigate several incidents involving spectators in the members' area during lunch on day five of the Lord's Test. </p>

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