Unlikely places ball got stuck or lodged
In cricket, there can be unusual and unexpected situations where the cricket ball gets lodged or stuck in various places on the field. While it's not common, it can lead to interesting moments in the game. Here are a couple of instances where the ball has been lodged in unusual places:
1. Ball Stuck in Helmet Grill: During a Test match between England and South Africa in 2017, a delivery from South African bowler Morne Morkel hit England's batsman Keaton Jennings on the helmet. The ball then got stuck in the grille of the helmet. It was a unique occurrence, and the ball had to be carefully removed.
2. Ball Lodged in Tree: In a domestic match in New Zealand, a batsman hit the ball so hard that it got lodged in the branches of a tree near the boundary. Fielders had to retrieve the ball from the tree, and this added an amusing twist to the game.
3. Ball Stuck in Drain Cover: During an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, the ball got lodged in a small gap around a drain cover on the field. It took some time and effort to retrieve the ball, and this incident delayed the game briefly.
4. Ball Stuck in Spider Cam Cable: In a match between India and Australia, the ball hit the cable of the Spider Cam, a camera that hovers over the field. The ball got stuck in the cable, and play had to be stopped temporarily until the ball was released.
These unusual incidents add a touch of unpredictability to the game and can lead to some interesting discussions among players and fans. Cricket is full of such quirky moments that make it all the more fascinating to watch.