The Bangladesh Celebrity Cricket League faced an abrupt cancellation due to a heated brawl between the two teams, ignited by an umpire’s contentious decision that provoked Raj Ripa and his teammates. The intensity of the altercation resulted in six celebrities sustaining injuries and requiring immediate hospitalization.
The explosive incident during CCL 2023 has set the internet ablaze, with cricket enthusiasts worldwide discussing the brawl. Spectators and television viewers alike were left feeling deeply embarrassed by the unsightly scenes.
Inside the Dhaka indoor stadium, chaos reigned as punches and water bottles were hurled through the air in confrontations between rival factions. Matters escalated when both male and female celebrities found themselves pitted against each other in the brawl.
The brawl erupted when a player appeared to be touching the boundary line while attempting to save a four, yet the umpire held a different view. The batting side contested the perceived unfair decision, leading to a heated clash between the two teams.
Celebrity Cricket League has turned into WWE Royal Rumble. 😂
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) September 30, 2023
– 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
The altercation caused a commotion throughout the stadium, with players hurling objects at each other and engaging in heated verbal exchanges. Security personnel promptly intervened to assess the situation.
After reviewing the injuries sustained by the players, the match officials made the difficult decision to discontinue the tournament.The organizers of the event were left thoroughly disheartened, as the original purpose of the tournament had been completely undermined.
