VIDEO: Ugly Fight Breaks Out Between South Africa Bowler & Bangladesh Batter During Unofficial Test

VIDEO: Ugly Fight Breaks Out Between South Africa Bowler & Bangladesh Batter During Unofficial Test

An ugly fight took place between South Africa's Tshepo Ntuli and Bangladesh's Ripon Mondol during a four-day unofficial Test in Dhaka on Wednesday. According to ESPN Cricinfo, the match officials are set to take action against both but only after the on-field umpires have submitted an official report about the incident.

Aayushman VishwanathanUpdated: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 04:55 PM IST
article-image
Umpire separates players as ugly fight breaks out on the field. | (Credits: X)

An ugly fight took place between South Africa's Tshepo Ntuli and Bangladesh's Ripon Mondol during a four-day unofficial Test in Dhaka on Wednesday. According to ESPN Cricinfo, the match officials are set to take action against both but only after the on-field umpires have submitted an official report about the incident.

The incident had taken place for Mondol struck Ntul for a straight six. With Ripon walking towards his batting partner Mehidy Hasan, the former seemingly exchanged some glances with Ntuli. It's unclear if they exchanged any words but Ntuli charged towards him, with both umpires needing to separate as the situation kept escalating.

Watch the video below shared by a journalist:

Nabil Kaiser, one of the on-air commentators, said:

"This is extreme, this is unacceptable. Normally we see verbal altercations in a cricket field but we don't often see a scuffle. Ntuli struck Ripon's helmet at one point."

BCB and CSA to take action

As reported by ESPN Cricinfo, the on-field referees will submit a report about the incident to CSA and BCB, both of who are understood to take actions against the players.

On-field tensions also flared during the preceding ODI series between the two sides Andile Simelane and Jishan Alam received suspension following incidents between them.

RECENT STORIES

Video: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Visits La Liga Office As Part Of His Three-Day Investment Tour...

Video: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Visits La Liga Office As Part Of His Three-Day Investment Tour...

IND Vs ENG: Jitesh Sharma Denied Entry During Lord's Test Match, Calls Dinesh Karthik For Help;...

IND Vs ENG: Jitesh Sharma Denied Entry During Lord's Test Match, Calls Dinesh Karthik For Help;...

World Championship Of Legends 2025: All You Need To Know About Season 2 Of Star-Studded Tournament

World Championship Of Legends 2025: All You Need To Know About Season 2 Of Star-Studded Tournament

'Humne Socha Tha...': Shivam Dube Shares Hilarious Video To Celebrate Fourth Wedding Anniversary...

'Humne Socha Tha...': Shivam Dube Shares Hilarious Video To Celebrate Fourth Wedding Anniversary...

'How Only 1 Team Has Been...': Michael Vaughan Questions ICC's Decision Over Penalising England For...

'How Only 1 Team Has Been...': Michael Vaughan Questions ICC's Decision Over Penalising England For...