Lancashire’s Tom Bailey was in the middle of a crucial County Championship match, doing what he does best – scoring runs and taking wickets.
A Surprising Slip-Up
As he sprinted down the track, Bailey didn’t notice his phone slipping out of his pocket. The phone hit the ground hard, but Bailey kept running.
The commentators couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the absurdity of it all. Bailey remained oblivious to the commotion his phone had caused.
The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with many people finding it hilarious that a player could be so unaware of his surroundings. Bailey ended up scoring 22 not out off 31 balls, helping Lancashire reach a respectable total of 450.
A Match to Remember
Bailey’s performance wasn’t limited to just his batting. He also made a crucial contribution with the ball, dismissing Gloucestershire’s Miles Hammond when he was on 97.
With 392 wickets in 113 first-class matches, Bailey has established himself as a skilled all-rounder. He has also shown his batting prowess with 2,415 runs, including 11 half-centuries.
The incident has raised questions about the rules surrounding phone usage during matches. While players are generally not allowed to have their phones with them during play, it’s unclear if Bailey will face any consequences for his slip-up.
Stricter rules have been implemented in recent years to prevent incidents like spot-fixing.