Chandigarh’s Mahajan Cricket Ground saw a unique sight when a couple of cars passed in front of the sightscreen during the Chandigarh-Mizoram Ranji Trophy encounter. Though the guards tried to stop the cars from passing, they were given approval by officials of the Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA).

With two overs remaining on Day 1 of the tie, and with Chandigarh batsmen Uday Kaul and Raman Bishnoi in the middle, the two cars crossed the kutcha road between the boundary rope and sight screen, with official ball boys seated roughly six feet away. The cars flouted rules and match referee Rajib Debbarma’s guidelines

Chandigarh had previously played all of their four matches at Sector 16 ground, but this match was shifted to this venue to give groundsmen time to tend to the Sector 16 stadium.

The Mahajan Cricket Ground, in past, has hosted two Col CK Nayudu Trophy games and one Vijay Merchant Trophy. However, the venue, which is owned by former UTCA secretary Subhash Mahajan, is hosting its maiden First-Class match.

“I am not aware of the matter yet. It’s new ground and the vehicles must be carrying some important material required during the conduct of the match. Since the mud track is the only way to parking and dressing room, the cars must have crossed the road to reach the parking,” UTCA secretary Desh Deepak Khanna told The Indian Express.

“Sector 16 Stadium has hosted four matches and the ground and pitches need time to be in right shape after conducting the matches. Hence it was decided to conduct the match at Mahajan Cricket ground,” Khanna added.

(indianexpress.com inputs)