Twit Broad beefs up security in Oz

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STUART Broad has engaged in a very public Twitter battle with Aussie cricket fans at the same time as it was revealed he and his England teammates will receive extra security during the Ashes series in Australia.

England will step up security for the return Ashes series because they fear that Darren Lehmann's inflammatory call for the Australian public to "make Stuart Broad cry" could lead to attacks on their players.

Broad seemed non-plussed by these concerns when he engaged in a social media slagging fest with users from Australia.

The fight began when Broad tweeted that he had accepted an apology from Lehmann over his cheat comments.

The England paceman then took the bait when several Australian fans hit back.

The ECB have already voiced concerns over the "incitement" of the Australian public to show aggression towards Broad by the coach in a radio interview and Andy Flower, the England team director, said steps would be taken to try to ensure the players do not become targets when they defend the Ashes.

"You have to take the responsibilities you are given seriously," said Flower in the aftermath of England's 3-0 Ashes success. "I don't think that was a well-judged thing to say but we are looking forward to going to Australia.

"The public were excellent there last time so we hope that will be the case again. There will be extra security for everyone in light of what was said.

"We enjoyed our tour of Australia last time and there's always a little bit of barracking and what-have-you but, in the main, it's fairly good-natured. I hope it will be the same this time."

England will turn to their highly regarded security advisor Reg Dickason for guidance when they fly to Australia on October 24 and it is away from the cricket grounds where he is sure to recommend extra protection.

Broad is not the type to stay in his hotel room at night and, being tall and blond, stands out.

Lehmann was given a slap on the wrist by the International Cricket Council when they fined him around $3,000 during the final Test and England are privately surprised Cricket Australia have taken no action against the coach.

At least Lehmann expressed regret. "I've got to learn and improve," said the rookie coach. "It was a jovial setting but I've got to get better at that. The players aren't on their own in trying to improve."

He also revealed he had talked to Broad about his comments and that "now we move on".

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