Ashes security guard turns rugby tackle on Just Stop Oil protester into incredible LinkedIn post

A young security guard at the Ashes has turned his tackle on a Just Stop Oil protestor into an amazing LinkedIn post.

During the first day of the second Test of the Ashes, Just Stop Oil protestors ran onto the Lord's pitch and tried to vandalise the wicket with orange powder.

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However, before they could get close, they were taken down by security - as well as England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.

One of the security guards, Finlay Andrews, has since made full use of his impressive rugby tackle on one protestor - by turning it into a LinkedIn post.

Andrews shared a picture of his tackle on the social media site, admitting 'this wasn't in the job description' when he signed up for 'a couple of hospitality shifts at The Ashes'.

Referencing his security skills, he outlined his characteristics like a job interview by describing himself as 'unflinching in the face of challenge' and 'willing to sprint into uncertainty'.

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He wrote: "Thought I'd introduce myself to those who may have seen this photo circulating.

"I'm pretty sure this wasn't on the job description when I signed up for a couple of hospitality shifts at The Ashes this summer whilst on the hunt for a different kind of 'runner' role.

"Beyond the pitch, here's what this snapshot hopefully says about me:

• Unflinching in the face of challenge
• Willing to sprint into uncertainty
• Fully committed to the task at hand
• Quick to adapt in new environments
• Proactive approach when unexpected situations crop up

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"As a recent grad I'm eagerly looking to take this energy and focus into any opportunities in the production & media industry!

"If your team could use someone who isn't afraid to dive in, I'd absolutely love to connect and appreciate any new connections, conversations or opportunities!"

Andrews studied Ancient History at the University of Reading but has ambitions of working in the world of media.

And his LinkedIn post is quite the pitch, making light of his rugby-tackling skills at the cricket.

It has already been widely praised by users on LinkedIn with more than 2,500 likes already.

Just Stop Oil protestors have tried to disrupt several sporting events in recent times.

As well as trying to break onto the Lord's pitch on Wednesday, there was also a shocking moment at the snooker where one protestor managed to get on the table at the Crucible and cover it in orange powder.

It continues the eco-group's ambitions of trying to force the government into radical climate change policies.

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The incident at Lord's also saw Bairstow lift one of the protestors off the pitch in remarkable scenes.

Had they reached the wicket at Lord's, it would have been likely that the day could have been abandoned.

The orange paint would have ruined the wicket for bowlers while staff revealed that it was the only pitch they had ready.