In an unexpected turn of events, a Celebrity Cricket League match in Bangladesh recently transformed into a chaotic scene reminiscent of a WWE-style battleground. The intense brawl erupted between two teams led by renowned filmmakers Mostafa Kamal Raz and Dipankar Dipon, leaving cricket enthusiasts both shocked and captivated.

Hilarious scenes in Celebrity Cricket League. 😂

A celebrity crying because an umpire didn’t give a boundary which was clearly a four.

Two teams fought badly, 6 people injured in hospital and the tournament is now cancelled!!! pic.twitter.com/brEYCKzIw3

— Saif Ahmed (@saifahmed75) September 30, 2023

The incident was triggered by a contentious decision made by the match umpire, which did not sit well with one of the teams. The disagreement quickly escalated into a fiery altercation and subsequently a full-blown brawl. Six individuals were injured in the melee and had to be immediately hospitalised.

Instances of player confrontations are exceedingly rare in cricket, a sport often hailed as a gentleman’s game. While disagreements and heated exchanges between fans are not uncommon, physical altercations on the field remain an anomaly. This incident has left the cricketing world bewildered.

Celebrity Cricket League has turned into WWE Royal Rumble. 😂

- 6 people got injured
- Tournament got cancelled before semis

30+ year old male & female adults fighting over boundary & out decision in a ‘friendly’ tournament. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/FOAxEI00rz

— Saif Ahmed (@saifahmed75) September 30, 2023

In a related development earlier this month, chaos erupted in the stands of Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium after an India-Sri Lanka Super-4 match. A physical altercation between fans unfolded moments after India’s 41-run victory over Sri Lanka. The cause of this altercation remains unclear.

These incidents serve as a stark reminder that while cricket matches can have moments of tension, it is crucial to maintain decorum and respect for the spirit of the game.