KL Rahul's Bail-Dislodging Act Creates Chaos at Delhi Test: Umpire Richard Illingworth Calls Players Back

KL Rahul dislodged the bails after 71st over on Day 3 of India-West Indies 2nd Test, leading players to believe lunch had been called. Umpire Richard Illingworth quickly called them back for one final over. Kuldeep Yadav's 5/82 helped India enforce follow-on with 270-run lead.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

October 14, 2025

KL Rahul at the stumps during India vs West Indies 2nd Test in Delhi on October 12, 2025, where he prematurely removed the bails after the 71st over causing confusion as players thought lunch had been called, before umpire Richard Illingworth called them back to complete one final over with Ravindra Jadeja bowling.