3) Mark Richardson cramps the laughter out of everyone
Everyone except Richardson will find this funny. Four of the top-order batsmen including Richardson went onto score a century in the second Test of the India-New Zealand series played at Mohali. Placed comfortably at 232 for one, Richardson swept an Anil Kumble delivery, and while the camera focused on sweeper cover fielding position, the commentators and viewers were surprised at a feminine but loud cry. Initially, one would have thought it brushed past the short-leg fielder, but Richardson was lying on the ground wincing in pain. Even VVS Laxman, fielding as a close-in fielder couldn’t control his laughter. What’s worse! his own teammates were finding the funny side of it, as a stretcher was called in to carry Richardson back to the pavilion.
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