Nasser Hussain’s Humorous Fall in Commentary Box
The last Test match of the series between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval provided a lot of excitement, not just on the field but also off it. While Sri Lanka chased down a target of 219 runs to win by 8 wickets, a moment involving former England captain Nasser Hussain in the commentary box became the talk of the match. Despite England winning the series 2-1, it was Nasser’s funny fall that grabbed attention.
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Nasser Hussain’s Unexpected Fall
The incident happened on the second day of the match while Nasser Hussain was sitting in the commentary box. England’s fast bowler, Chris Woakes, had bowled two balls in an over and suddenly decided to switch to spin for the remaining four balls. Seeing Woakes bowl spin in such conditions left Nasser Hussain amused. In his laughter, he unexpectedly fell from his chair, leaving his fellow commentators and viewers in stitches.
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Woakes’ Spin Bowling Brings Laughs
The amusing moment occurred during Sri Lanka’s innings, just after lunch on the second day. With clouds gathering and light fading, the umpires intervened to ensure play could continue. Instead of calling off the game, they allowed play to proceed, but with a spinner instead of a fast bowler. Chris Woakes took this opportunity to bowl spin, surprising everyone, including Nasser, who couldn’t contain his laughter, leading to his unexpected fall.
Though Sri Lanka won the match, Nasser Hussain’s humorous fall during the game became one of the most talked-about moments of the series.
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