Pitch invader banned by CA

The streaker who brought Optus Stadium's inaugural international match to a standstill has been slapped with a three-year ban from all Cricket Australia-sanctioned games.

The gentleman who interrupted Australia's fifth Gillette one-day international against England will be persona non-grata for all domestic and international cricket matches over the next 36 months.

“Cricket Australia takes a zero-tolerance policy against anybody looking to come to the cricket and interrupt the match by entering the field of play,” a CA spokesperson said. 

“Those looking to do so will face action from the relevant police authority and be issued with a ban notice to all Cricket Australia matches.”

That ban is in addition to the $5,000 fine he will cop from the venue, the standard penalty for running onto the field of play during an international match.

The pitch invader ran onto the ground during the 17th over of Australia's run chase on Sunday afternoon after Australia captain Steve Smith had worked England spinner Adil Rashid for a three to the opposite side of the playing arena.

The nude trespasser kept his distance from players from both sides, with a remark made by Stoinis picked up by the broadcast suggesting the allrounder saw the funny side of the incident.

Play was halted for a number of minutes as the streaker eluded multiple security staff before making a 'handcuff me' gesture and being tackled by authorities.

He was escorted off the field in a grey blanket.

Australia had been 2-95 at the time of the incident and while Smith departed not long after for 12 to continue his below-par series, Stoinis pushed on to make 87. 

2017-18 International Fixtures

Gillette ODI Series v England

Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (c), David Warner (vc), Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, Cameron White, Adam Zampa.

England ODI squad: Eoin Morgan (c), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Tom Curran, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.

First ODI England won by five wickets at the MCG

Second ODI England won by four wickets at the Gabba

Third ODI England won by 16 runs at the SCG

Fourth ODI Australia won by three wickets at Adelaide Oval

Fifth ODI Perth Stadium, January 28. Tickets

Prime Minister's XI

PM's XI v England Manuka Oval, February 2. Tickets

Gillette T20 trans-Tasman Tri-Series

Australia T20 squad: David Warner (c), Aaron Finch (vc), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, D'Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa.

England T20 squad: Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, James Vince, David Willey, Mark Wood.

First T20I Australia v NZ, SCG, February 3. Tickets

Second T20I Australia v England, Blundstone Arena, February 7. Tickets

Third T20I Australia v England, MCG, February 10. Tickets

Fourth T20I NZ v England, Wellington, February 14

Fifth T20I NZ v Australia, Eden Park, February 16

Sixth T20I NZ v England, Seddon Park, February 18

Final TBC, Eden Park, February 21