Asia Cup 2023: False rain scare leaves Hardik Pandya in splits | Video

The vice-captain of the Indian men’s cricket team was seen laughing his heart out when false rain scare alarmed the umpires on the pitch- not once, but twice.

While at several intervals, rains stopped the match between India and Nepal, it also did cause a false scare with light drizzle on many occasions on Monday’s match.

On Monday, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. During the first half of the match it seemed that the innings was on the verge of interruption on three occasions – first, after the toss, then once the 30th over had concluded, and just before the 35th over was about to be bowled.

Every time, it only drizzled lightly, play was momentarily halted, but it was not long enough to send the players off the field. Notably, this happened twice in the span of four overs, it left everyone in splits.

Here’s what happened

After Mohammed Siraj bowled the 30th over, a light drizzle began. Play was briefly stopped, and the groundsmen rushed onto the field with covers to protect the pitch. However, before they could reach the pitch, the rain mysteriously disappeared, prompting them to hastily retreat. The Indian players, who hadn’t left the field yet, resumed their positions.

In the second instance, just as Ravindra Jadeja was about to bowl the 35th over, light drizzle started again. The Nepal batters scampered towards the dugout, but the Indian players stood their ground.

This time, the break was even shorter than the previous one, as Hardik broke into a hysterical laughter. He burst into laughter, hugged the umpire, and playfully teased him. The stumps were removed briefly but were quickly placed back in position.

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