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    Earthquake Halts Ireland vs Bangladesh Test
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    When an Earthquake Stopped Play: Cricket's Rare Tremor Interruptions

    By Charanpal Singh Sobti December 02, 2025 • 09:10 AM View: 410

    Few days back, the play on the third day of Ireland's second Test in Dacca, Bangladesh, was suddenly stopped, during the second ball of the 56th over of Ireland's first innings. Reason: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Dhaka around 10.38am local time. The impact of the earthquake was felt in Kolkata, several parts of West Bengal, and Assam’s Guwahati also, where the second India- South Africa Test was scheduled to play after a few days.

    The moment the earthquake struck the visitors were at 165 for 5 when play was suddenly interrupted, leaving players and officials visibly startled. Play was stopped but players stayed on the field at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. All others related to the teams also came on the ground while spectators ran for the safety cover. Play resumed after approximately four minutes.

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