In an astonishing and surreal moment during Day 3 of the 2nd Test between India and England at Lord’s, a snake slithered onto the field mid-over, bringing the match to a screeching halt and sending players, umpires, and fans into a frenzy! The unexpected reptilian guest turned the historic ground into a scene straight out of a wildlife documentary — and footage of the chaos is already going viral around the world.
The drama unfolded in the middle of the afternoon session when India’s bowler Jasprit Bumrah was about to deliver the fourth ball of his over. Suddenly, shouts erupted from the crowd as a long, thin snake was spotted moving quickly across the outfield towards square leg. The umpire immediately signaled to halt play, and both sets of players backed away, some laughing nervously while others watched the creature’s progress with wide-eyed disbelief.
Ground staff rushed onto the field armed with sticks and nets, while the giant screens replayed the bizarre invasion for thousands of bemused fans. The crowd, initially shocked, broke into cheers and laughter as the snake wriggled near the pitch before finally being coaxed into a bucket and carried off to safety by the quick-thinking ground crew.
Commentators were equally stunned, with Harsha Bhogle exclaiming, “You don’t see this every day at Lord’s!” and Michael Vaughan joking, “That’s the quickest thing we’ve seen on the field today.” Social media exploded instantly with hashtags like #SnakeStopPlay, #Lord’sSnake, and #CricketChaos trending worldwide as fans shared memes and videos of the slithering pitch invader.
Experts praised the cool-headed response of the umpires and ground staff, noting that the swift removal of the snake ensured players’ safety and allowed play to resume with minimal delay. Despite the interruption, the atmosphere at the ground turned electric, with the bizarre incident adding another unforgettable chapter to this already dramatic Test match.
As the match resumed, players and fans alike couldn’t stop laughing and chatting about the snake that stole the show at the Home of Cricket.
One thing’s for sure: the India-England 2nd Test just delivered one of the strangest — and most memorable — moments in recent cricket history!