NEW DELHI: In a never-seen-before turn of events, a colossal Shamar Joseph six broke the roof of the pub at Trent Bridge on the third day of the second England vs West Indies Test on Saturday.
The cracking Joseph strike off Gus Atkinson came in the 107th over as his hook took the ball over the long-leg fence, smashing into the roof. The spectators, sitting below, had a lucky escape as they were seen ducking for cover as the broken pieces of the tiles slid down.
Fortunately, no one was hurt as the game proceeded without any delay.
The cracking Joseph strike off Gus Atkinson came in the 107th over as his hook took the ball over the long-leg fence, smashing into the roof. The spectators, sitting below, had a lucky escape as they were seen ducking for cover as the broken pieces of the tiles slid down.
Fortunately, no one was hurt as the game proceeded without any delay.
On the third day, West Indies took a 41-run first-innings lead over England.
The last-wicket stand of 71 gave the visitors a handy lead in the second Test as England paid the price for their failure to wrap things up with the ball.
No.11 Joseph and Josh Da Silva put together a combination of smart batting and care-free hitting to give the tourists a 41-run lead.
Joseph hit five fours and two sixes in his quickfire knock of 27-ball 33. Da Silva on the other hand made a brilliantly judged 82 not out to usher his team to 457 all out.
