A surprising incident took place during the third Test match between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval, where former England cricketer and renowned commentator Nasir Hussain fell off his chair in the commentary box. The funny incident happened on the second day of the match, which became the talk of the cricket world.
Luckily, Nasir wasn’t hurt, but his unexpected fall brought some light-hearted moments during the intense game. The incident took place while Nasir was in the middle of commentating on the game. Fans were left amused as the video of him falling from his chair quickly spread on social media.
What Led to the Fall?
The amusing moment occurred during Sri Lanka’s innings on the second day when the game saw an unusual situation. The issue arose due to bad light on the field, which prompted the umpires to intervene. They decided that the teams could either take a break or continue playing with a spinner instead of a fast bowler due to the poor lighting conditions.
England’s captain, Ollie Pope, chose to continue the game by opting for spin bowling. Here’s where things took an unexpected turn. Fast bowler Chris Woakes had already bowled two balls in his over when he decided to switch to off-spin for the remaining four deliveries. It was this sight of Woakes turning into a spinner that took Nasir Hussain by surprise.
The unexpected decision by Woakes left Nasir in shock and amusement, leading him to laugh so hard that he lost balance and tumbled off his chair in the commentary box. This hilarious reaction was caught on camera, and viewers couldn’t stop talking about it.
Sri Lanka Holds the Upper Hand in the Third Test
While Nasir’s fall brought some comic relief, the match itself has been an interesting contest. England has already secured the series with a 2-0 lead after winning the first two Tests. However, Sri Lanka has a chance to bounce back in this third and final Test match.
Chasing a target of 219 runs set by England, Sri Lanka needs only 125 more runs to win, with nine wickets in hand and two days left to play. Given the situation, Sri Lanka is in a strong position to win the match, but England will need to step up their bowling to stand a chance of completing a clean sweep in the series.
As the game unfolds, all eyes are on how the final two days will play out, but Nasir Hussain’s light-hearted mishap in the commentary box remains a memorable moment from the match.
