Unexpected Canine Interruption at Australia-West Indies Test Match

A Surprising Visitor on the Pitch

During the second day of the Australia-West Indies Test in Grenada, an unusual and amusing incident occurred that had nothing to do with weather conditions. A black dog made an unexpected appearance on the field, halting play momentarily. This incident took place right after Josh Hazlewood took the wicket of Roston Chase, leaving the West Indies at 124/4 in the 33rd over. The dog casually wandered onto the pitch and settled in deep cover, seemingly indifferent to the efforts of Australian players, including Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins, who tried to coax it off the field.

Drone to the Rescue

When traditional methods failed, the broadcasters resorted to an unusual solution by deploying a drone to gently guide the dog away. The buzzing drone successfully did the trick, bringing laughter from both the players and the sparse crowd. Windies Cricket captured the moment perfectly on social media, humorously captioning it: "A brief intrusion by a furry friend."

Impact on the Game

Interestingly, the delay seemed to benefit the West Indies. After the interruption, Brandon King and Shai Hope formed a crucial partnership, adding 58 runs—the largest of their innings—as they reached a total of 253 in response to Australia's 286. Hazlewood, who had previously dismissed Chase LBW after a successful review by Cummins at the superstitious score of 111, was hit for a six by King shortly after play resumed.

Current Match Status

As Day 3 concluded, Australia stood at 221/7 in their second innings, leading by 254 runs. Steve Smith was the top scorer with a steady 71, while Alex Carey (26) and Pat Cummins (4) remained at the crease, setting the stage for an exciting finish.