Lancashire cricketer Tom Bailey unintentionally sparked a social media stir during a County Championship clash against Gloucestershire at Old Trafford. Bailey dropped his mobile phone while running between the wickets, and the lighthearted nature of the incident amused fans and commentators.
Lancashire have had a rough start to the ongoing County Championship season at Old Trafford, suffering three straight losses. However, the county cricket team finally showed some signs of recovery in their recent match against Gloucestershire. The game also provided a lighthearted moment on the field.
Watch: Lancashire Cricketer Drops Mobile Phone While Running Between Wickets
Tom Bailey unintentionally created a viral moment during the county match against Gloucestershire. His mobile phone slipped out of his pocket mid-run. Bailey, batting at No. 10, was looking for his first runs off Josh Shaw in the 114th over, with the team total already past 400.
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As he completed a second run after flicking the ball to fine leg, the phone tumbled out, leaving fans and commentators amused. The 34-year-old seamer, who is on the verge of 400 First-Class wickets, had his mishap caught on camera, and the clip quickly spread across social media.
— No Context County Cricket (@NoContextCounty) May 3, 2025
During the live broadcast, the commentators quickly picked up on the unexpected incident. One remarked, “Something has dropped out of his pocket. I think it’s his mobile phone!” prompting a surprised response from another: “No way!”
One of the commentators further added: “As much as it is hilarious and we are laughing about it, I almost wonder if that’s going to have to be reported. The fact that he was out in the middle .. (chuckles) with a mobile phone in his pocket (more laughs).”
Bailey finished with an unbeaten 22 off 31 balls, as Lancashire posted a total of 450 on day two. Meanwhile, bowler Josh Shaw was seen retrieving the dropped phone, but it’s uncertain if he handed it over to the umpire afterward.
The incident quickly gained attention on social media, with former England seamer Alex Tudor responding with a facepalm emoji to a video posted by ‘No Context County Cricket’ on X (formerly Twitter).
🤦🏾♂️
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) May 3, 2025
Meanwhile, the King Langley Cricket Club cheekily referenced the moment by tagging the “That’s So Village” account, known for sharing quirky and unusual village cricket moments.
— Kirk Langley Cricket Club. (@klangerscc) May 3, 2025
Cleadon Cricket Club made a humorous comment: “He must run their social media accounts because admin has nearly walked out with phone in pocket a few times.”
He must run their social media accounts because admin has nearly walked out with phone in pocket a few times 😬 https://t.co/M3IRLALTQr
— Cleadon Cricket Club (@CleadonCC) May 3, 2025
Former England batsman Ravi Bopara tweeted about batting with his mobile phone in his pocket in 2016, saying, “I can’t believe I just batted with my mobile phone in my left pocket accidentally.”
I can’t believe I just batted with my mobile phone in my left pocket accidentally. 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) April 24, 2016
His former teammate, Owais Shah, joined in the fun, responding with some banter: “Let’s be honest mate… Does it REALLY surprise you!?? What do you reckon, I’m surprised Ravi remembers his bat” and tagged ECB managing director Rob Key.
@ravibopara let’s be honest mate……. Does it REALLY surprise u!?? What do u reckon @robkey612 ? I’m surprised Ravi remembers his bat!!!
— Owais shah (@owaisshah203) April 24, 2016
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