India-England cricketing contests have been halted for numerous reasons. In this quiz, you have to answer ten questions on some of the more unusual ones.
India were in England for three women’s Test matches in 1986. In the first of these, they secured a 125-run lead in the first innings, but were then bowled out for only 128. Chasing 254, England reached 186-1 at one point, but could make only 229-5 before time ran out.
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England’s chase was halted when sunlight reflected off the windshields of the cars parked outside the ground. The Indian fielders sat on the ground, demanding the cars be moved. By the time some cars were moved – by the English players, as per The Guardian – so had the sun. By then, the PA system even requested the fans to form a “human wall” to block the sunlight. The match eventually continued.
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This was one of myriad unusual reasons for which play has been halted during India-England cricketing contests. While some were temporary, some fixtures were postponed, and some outright cancelled. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on these interruptions.
Quiz! How well do you know the interruptions in India-England cricket?
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