From Bee Attack To Immense Fog: Weird Reasons Behind Stoppage Of Play In History Of Cricket - In Pics
Cricket matches are known to be interrupted mostly by rain. A number of crucial matches were postponed as the skies opened. But over time, several strange explanations for play stops have come to light. Things come to a halt when nature sets terms because it might surprise us with its tactics. Here are a few instances the game was called off or paused for a while due to reasons which are not so common like rain.
Cricket matches are known to be interrupted mostly by rain. A number of crucial matches were postponed as the skies opened. But over time, several strange explanations for play stops have come to light. Things come to a halt when nature sets terms because it might surprise us with its tactics. Here are a few instances the game was called off or paused for a while due to reasons which are not so common like rain.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2019 World Cup Game
![South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2019 World Cup Game South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2019 World Cup Game](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/10/1333993-c-4.png)
England vs West Indies, 4th Test, 1995
![England vs West Indies, 4th Test, 1995 England vs West Indies, 4th Test, 1995](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/10/1333992-c-5.png)
Sunlight stopped England and West Indies' fourth Test match of their six-match series back on July 30 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Play was canceled by umpire Dickie Bird because of too much sunshine. The senior umpire said that sunlight was reflected off a greenhouse and hit the hitters directly in the eyes.
BBL Match Between Melbourne Renegades And Perth Scorchers
![BBL Match Between Melbourne Renegades And Perth Scorchers BBL Match Between Melbourne Renegades And Perth Scorchers](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/10/1333990-bbl.png)
India vs New Zealand 2019 ODI Game
![India vs New Zealand 2019 ODI Game India vs New Zealand 2019 ODI Game](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/10/1333989-c-3.png)