ICC president Malcolm Gray

No universal approach can be demanded by the ICC for obvious reasons as local laws and regulations differ across countries.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has expressed backing for following Australia's lead. There spectators can be fined up to �4,000 and detained overnight if they come on to the field.

"What we have to do is that with the help of legislation we make it an offence for people to come on to the pitch with swingeing fines in place," said ECB chief executive Tim Lamb.

"I hope that by next year and the matches between England, India and Sri Lanka we will have legislation in place to do so."

But Richard Caborn, the new sports minister, has warned against rushing into a decision.

"Safety is paramount, but I want to make sure we do not over-react by bringing in measures which are too draconian," he said.

"Tim Lamb and I will be meeting in the next couple of weeks for a review of what has happened.

ICC president Malcom Gray believes it is an issue that must be speedily resolved by individual countries.

"No spectator has a right to enter the field during play and until the players and umpires have left the field after play," said Gray.

"No spectator has a right to throw any object at anyone, be they players, umpires or fellow spectators.

"It is the responsibility of all countries - as a matter of priority - to take whatever corrective measures are necessary within the framework of local laws."