Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Away from the glare of IPL, a two-match Test series is being played between the host team and Sri Lanka in Bangladesh these days. The first match of this test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is being played in Chittagong. On the fourth day of the first test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, something happened, due to which the condition of the umpire deteriorated during the live match itself.
Umpire’s condition deteriorated in live match
The condition of the on-field umpire was bad and he had to leave the field. In fact, on the fourth day of the Chittagong Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, English umpire Richard Kettlebrough could not withstand the scorching heat and his health deteriorated. Richard Kettlebrough had to leave the field in the middle of the match, leaving the umpiring.
British umpire left the field
British umpire Richard Kettlebrough left the field after Bangladesh’s innings completed 139 overs on the fourth day of the first Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. After Richard Kettlebrough left the field, TV umpire Joe Wilson had to play the role of on-field umpire.
The Chattogram heat continues to cause havoc.
Richard Kettleborough has had to leave his post due to an apparent illness. We wish him well.
There’s a delay whilst the umpires do some shuffling. #BANvSL , #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/Q3UFuvQGcB
— Flashscore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) May 18, 2022
Players did this jugaad
In the midst of this commotion, players from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka brought umbrellas on the ground and took a drink break to avoid the scorching heat. Players of both the teams were seen drinking cold water comfortably under umbrellas to avoid the scorching heat. This incident is being discussed a lot on social media.