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Sunlight interrupted a cricket match
Wed, January 23 2019
Talking Points: Mohammed Shami’s record, New Zealand’s gaffe and a ‘sunstrike’
Presenting the key chapters of the Napier ODI, which was interrupted by excessive sunlight.
Wed, January 23 2019
After dinner, sun stops play at McLean Park
Play was interrupted when the sun made it difficult for the batsmen to spot the ball, leading to an interruption that has never been seen in international cricket before.
Wed, January 23 2019
Excessive sunlight stops play during Napier ODI between India and New Zealand
Shikhar Dhawan was blinded by the glare of the sun over McLean Park's north stand.
Tue, August 02 2016
Bizarre: ‘Goose shit’ brings cricket match to a halt in England
In the past too games have been called off for bizarre reasons in Leicestershire; prominent ones being landing of a glider on the outfield, bright sunlight reflecting off car windscreens making play impossible and unseasoned snow.
Fri, July 01 2016
VIDEO: When blazing sunlight interrupted a NatWest T20 Blast match
Hardly have we heard about any such incident when the sunlight was the reason behind delaying any match.