Australian cricket authorities told England's "Barmy Army" yesterday that its trumpeter cannot perform during the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
Police hit a sour note with England fans when they ejected classically trained trumpeter Billy Cooper from the first Test at Brisbane's Gabba last week and Cricket Australia said a similar ban would be enforced in Adelaide.
Cricket Australia spokesman Peter Young said the South Australian Cricket Association decided not to overturn a ban on trumpets and air-horns introduced last year.
"Venues have in the past received complaints about instruments and it's about making sure the atmosphere is comfortable for all," he said.
Cooper's ejection led to accusations the "fun police" had ruined the atmosphere of the opening Test, in which Australia trounced England.
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