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Umpire Hit in Face by Cricket Ball During DPL Match
19 Aug
Summary
- Umpire Dharmesh Bharadwaj sustained a facial injury from a cricket ball.
- The incident occurred during a New Delhi Tigers vs. East Delhi Riders game.
- Bharadwaj was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for assessment.
During a DPL 2026 match between the New Delhi Tigers and East Delhi Riders, umpire Dharmesh Bharadwaj was struck on the face by a cricket ball. The incident occurred in the 18th over of the Tigers' chase of 193 runs, when batter Lakshay Thareja hit a fierce straight drive. The ball unfortunately hit Bharadwaj on the right side of his face, despite his attempt to duck.
Following the impact, Bharadwaj required immediate medical attention and was subsequently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for assessment of his injuries. This marks the second time Bharadwaj has been hit by a straight drive during DPL 2026, having previously been struck on the shoulder.
The East Delhi Riders had posted a formidable total of 192/7 in their 20 overs. Key contributions came from Vansh Mehra (35 off 21), Arpit Rana (33 off 22), Mayank Rawat (40 off 23), and Suryansh Raina (33 off 21), who helped set a challenging target for the Tigers.
