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Friday, June 24, 2016

2016 England Vs Sri Lanka Second ODI at Edgbaston. - Umpire Bruce Oxenford pioneered the use of a protective shield for officials in international cricket on Friday. June 24,2016


Umpire Bruce Oxenford was involved in a landmark incident without even giving a decision as he pioneered the use of a protective shield for officials in international cricket on Friday June 24,2016

The 56-year-old Australian's left forearm was clad in what looked like a cut down riot shield as he stood in the 2nd ODI between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.

Bruce Oxenford had previously worn the guard during an Indian Premier League match between Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore in April and before that in a World Twenty20 warm-up match involving Australia and the West Indies.

But Friday June 24,2016's match was the first time the unusual piece of equipment had been seen in a full international match.

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