Not Rain! Australia’s second innings got Delayed due to THIS reason as Players got told to seek Shelter early on Day 5

After India's first innings ended on Day 5 of Gabba Test, the Australian players had to wait for a long while before they could step on the pitch and play. This was due to a protocol by umpires.

The knock by Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah did not last long for India on Day 5 of the Gabba Test. Travis Head wrapped up India’s innings as he dismissed Akash Deep. After India got all-out for 260 in their first innings, Australia was leading by 185 and the openers were coming out to the pitch. However, they could not go out due to weather conditions.

The players not being able to go on the field was not because of the rain. Australian openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja looked ready to go out, and Akash Deep was already making his run-up when the warning was shown on the screen at stadium.

“Severe weather is expected any moment. Please seek shelter from exposed areas of the venue and follow the directions of event staff,” said the warning message on the big screen.

As players were waiting for the rain to stop, former international umpire Simon Taufel explained on 7Cricket‘s broadcast that the umpires have a 30/30 rule which they have to follow as part of the protocol.

According to the protocol, if in any case the umpires witness 2 bolts of lighting or hear two different roars of thunderstorm within 30 seconds, they are to force the game to be stopped and head back to dressing rom citing player’s safety.

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