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Cricketer Flees Test Match In Helicopter For Wedding And Returns To Win The Game
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News18•19-10-2026, 17:17
Cricketer Flees Test Match In Helicopter For Wedding And Returns To Win The Game
- •During a Test match between South Africa and West Indies 22 years ago, fast bowler André Nel suddenly left the field when play stopped due to bad light.
- •Nel took a helicopter right after the third day's play to attend his pre-arranged wedding with girlfriend Dane Vitsiz in Benoni.
- •After getting married, Nel returned to the team by the fourth day and stepped onto the field with renewed energy.
- •Nel took a total of 5 wickets in the match, including dismissing legends Brian Lara and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, leading his team to victory.
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South African fast bowler André Nel left the field during the third day of a Test match against West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion to get married.
After play ended at 5:30 PM, Nel immediately boarded a helicopter to reach the city of Benoni for his 6:30 PM wedding and successfully returned by the fourth day to rejoin his team.
After returning with "Lady Luck" on his side, Nel dismissed legendary batsman Brian Lara once again, took a total of 5 wickets in the match, and played a crucial role in leading his team to victory.
