The third One Day International (ODI) between England and the West Indies at the Kennington Oval in London experienced an unusual interruption when a flock of pigeons invaded the field of play. The incident occurred during a routine moment in the match, momentarily halting the game as players waited for the birds to clear the ground.
As England’s Matthew Potts prepared to throw the ball, the majority of the pigeons took flight, leaving behind one lone bird. In a light-hearted moment, Potts made an attempt to catch the remaining pigeon, which eventually flew off, allowing the game to resume without further delay.
The unexpected bird intrusion added a humorous pause to the high-stakes ODI series between England and the West Indies. Such interruptions, though rare, are not unheard of in cricket and often provide a brief moment of levity in otherwise intense contests.
The incident quickly garnered attention on social media, with fans sharing clips and reactions, making the lone pigeon a short-lived star of the match.
