The threat of bad weather at the start of the fifth day in Brisbane meant that Australia’s second innings could not start in time after India bowled. India’s last-wicket resistance ended early as Travis Head was bowled out for 260 in reply to Australia’s 445 on the fifth day of the third Test on Wednesday.
As the players were getting ready for Australia’s second innings, the umpires signaled the Indians off the field to go out. It was still sunny at that point but ground staff and officials expected severe weather to hit soon.
Lightning in the area means we are off the ground.
Simon Tafel explains the process here #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/1TYFGeMLCt
— 7cricket (@7cricket) December 18, 2024
They told the Indians on the field to evacuate but asked those sitting outside in the dugout to return to the dressing room. Security guards then came and told the crowd to get back under cover.
On the big screen, there was a message: “Severe Weather – Seek Shelter. Severe weather is expected at any time. Please seek shelter from open areas of the venue and follow the instructions of event staff.”
India returned to the day at 252 for nine, scoring eight runs in 24 balls. Jasprit Bumrah (10 not out in 38 balls) and Akash Deep (31 in 44 balls) who helped India avoid the follow-on on the fourth day, shared a 47-run partnership in 78 balls for the final wicket. Australia took a lead of 185 runs in the first innings after Akash was stumped in the deep head in the 79th over.
Former international umpire Simon Tafel explained the protocol when there is a threat of lightning on 7 Cricket broadcasts. A 30/30 rule, it’s called. When the umpire sees a flash of lightning and hears thunder within 30 seconds, they stop play.
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