A husky disrupts the Leicestershire and Somerset county championship cricket match

Play at Grace Road faced an unexpected interruption during the county championship cricket match between Leicestershire and Somerset on September 10, 2026. A dog entered the field of play, causing a temporary delay while the animal ran across the pitch. A stadium steward intervened and escorted the husky away from the playing surface. The steward subsequently returned the animal to its owner, allowing the match proceedings to resume. The incident occurred during an ongoing contest between the two county sides.