The Economic Times

Local leader digs up cricket pitch in Maharashtras Jalgaon with tractor after not being invited; viral video sparks outrage

A cricket final in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district descended into chaos when a local politician allegedly drove a tractor onto the pitch, destroying it. The politician, reportedly upset over not receiving an invitation to the MLA Trophy final, vandalized the playing surface. The match was called off due to unsafe conditions, and police intervened.