5 most unusual instances of trouble in a cricket match

Death

Of a King

India was playing England in 1951-52 at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai and the visitors were leading the test series 1-0. On day one, they scored 224 for 5. By the time the play for the day ended, the news of King George passing away of coronary thrombosis reached Madras. Day 2 was thus declared as a rest day to mourn the demise of the king. This test is also remembered as India’s first test win.

Of A Prime Minister

This was India’s tour of Pakistan in 1984. The ODI at Sialkot was important for Mohinder Amarnath, for whom this was the first(and only) match as a captain. The tour was called off due to the news of Indira Gandhi’s assassination.

Of A Cricketer

The second day’s game of the Sharjah Test between New Zealand and Pakistan was called off due to the untimely demise of Phillip Hughes, but an extra day was added.