Surrey steps up security

Surrey have announced plans to beef up security at The Oval ahead of Friday's second one-day international between England and Pakistan, to prevent a repeat of the scenes at Old Trafford where spectators surged onto the outfield.

"We'll be forced to have a fairly obtrusive presence of stewards who will form a complete ring round the perimeter for at least 15 minutes before the end of the game," said Surrey's chief executive, Paul Sheldon, who told BBC Radio Five Live that the number of security personnel would be three times that for the Old Trafford match. "In that way a very clear message is sent to the crowd at an early stage."

"Since the regulations about pitch invasions changed, we have succeeded in stopping any spectator coming onto the field by using this policy," added Sheldon. "We're very resolute and determined to ensure maximum safety for the players, officials and spectators."

There was crowd trouble at Headingley, Edgbaston and Lord's during Pakistan's last tour two years ago, but England have not played Pakistan at The Oval since May 1992. The England & Wales Cricket Board is considering asking the government for fresh legislation to deal with the problem.