The shocking incident came to light from Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district where a youth drove a tractor into the ground and dug up the pitch during the final match of the Jalgaon Rural MLA Cup cricket tournament. The incident caused panic in the area and the match had to be stopped immediately.
In the viral video, a cricket match was in progress when a young man with a tractor suddenly entered the field. He drove straight onto the field, breaking the stumps and completely tearing up the pitch.
Players and spectators alike were stunned as chaos erupted all around. The tractor driver then calmly left the field without showing any sign of fear after causing considerable damage. Players and organizers expressed strong anger over the incident.
WHAT WAS THE RESULT OF THE MATCH?
It was reported that the act was related to not inviting a local prominent person to the event. Angered by this, one of his supporters allegedly carried out the vandalism. The field was completely damaged due to the tractor entering the field and making it impossible to continue the match.
After evaluating the situation, the officials decided to cancel the match immediately. The video went viral on social media and drew strong reactions from people. However, no police complaint was filed at the time, although local residents were reportedly angered by the incident.
Considering the situation, the authorities immediately decided to cancel the game. The video of the incident is quickly going viral on social media and people are reacting strongly to it. However, the police have not yet filed any complaint in this matter. After the incident, there is an atmosphere of anger among the local residents.
The episode highlighted a deeper problem. Local tournaments, often driven by community pride and informal organization, can quickly turn sour when personal rivalries and politics intrude. What should have been a celebration of cricket at the lowest level has instead turned into a cautionary tale of how fragile such events can be.
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
19 Apr 2026 09:45 IST
