Earthquake interrupts play during Ireland's Test match against Bangladesh
An earthquake briefly interrupted play on the third morning of the second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland in Dhaka.
Reportedly measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, the earthquake, with its epicentre around 25 miles east of the Bangladesh capital, shook the Shere Bangla National Stadium and led to play being halted for a few minutes – reports say that it was felt as far away as Kolkata in India.
When the action resumed, Ireland went on to make 265 all out, falling just short of the 277-run follow-on target despite Lorcan Tucker’s battling 71 not out on a turning pitch.
Bangladesh neglected to make Ireland bat again and fifties from openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy (60) and Shadman Islam (69no) helped the hosts close on 156 for one and an already imposing lead of 367 as they look to seal a 2-0 series win.