Snake halts India T20 match in Guwahati after South African players spot it
A snake stopped play during India's T20 match in Guwahati when South African players spotted it on the field at the start of the 8th over.
A snake brought India's T20 match in Guwahati to a complete halt when it appeared on the field during play.
Leo was watching the field when South African players spotted the snake at the start of the 8th over. The unexpected visitor prompted an immediate pause in the game as ground staff rushed onto the pitch.
Ground staff called to action
The staff had to remove the snake from the outfield before play could continue. The interruption added an unusual twist to what was otherwise a routine cricket match.
Species remains unknown
The details never confirmed the snake's species, so nobody knew how dangerous it actually was. Without identification, both players and officials were left uncertain about the level of risk the reptile posed to those on the field.
