08/08/2026
😲 When a Ball Boy Changed the Game! | India vs West Indies, 4th ODI 2014 🏏
Cricket has witnessed many unforgettable moments, but this one was truly extraordinary. During the 4th ODI between India and West Indies in 2014, an eager ball boy unexpectedly entered the field and picked up the ball before it reached the boundary, creating one of the most talked-about incidents in ODI history.
📍 Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India
📅 Date: 17 October 2014
🏆 Match: 4th ODI – West Indies Tour of India 2014
🔥 What Happened?
While chasing the target, Suresh Raina pulled a short ball from Jerome Taylor toward square leg. As Andre Russell raced to stop it, an excited ball boy mistakenly ran onto the field and collected the ball before it touched the boundary rope.
The unusual interruption immediately halted play and led to discussions between the players and umpires. It remains one of the rarest and most memorable moments ever seen on a cricket field.
💬 What would you have done if you were the umpire? Let us know in the comments!
