Fears Headingley’s notorious Western Terrace will target Australia’s players and their families after the Lord’s stumping of Yorkshire’s Jonny Bairstow have been heightened as England captain Ben Stokes failed to take the opportunity to appeal to local cricket fans for calm.

Still annoyed by his embarrassing dismissal on the final day of the Lord’s Test last Sunday, Bairstow confronted match officials in the middle of Headingley during training on Test eve to discuss the episode.

Pat Cummins in bowling action during Australia nets ahead of the third Ashes Test match at Headingley. Credit: Getty Images

Australian captain Pat Cummins confirmed that extra security for the team – requested in the wake of ugly scenes at Lord’s – includes surveillance of the players’ and support staff’s families.

“We are in our partner period here, so lots of family and kids are around,” Cummins said before training. “I think there will be an extra eye on them where they are in the crowd to make sure everything is fine.”

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