A husky disrupts the Leicestershire and Somerset county championship cricket match
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
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.
- •A husky invaded the pitch at Grace Road.
- •The incident occurred during a county championship match between Leicestershire and Somerset.
- •A stadium steward removed the dog from the field.
- •The animal was returned to its owner following the brief delay.
"A dog invaded a county championship cricket match between Leicestershire and Somerset at Grace Road, running around the pitch before a steward returned the husky to its owner.
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