Earthquake stops Bangladesh vs Ireland Test; panic sets in as dressing rooms, media centre evacuated

The second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland was forced stopped for a brief period in Dhaka as a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck the region on Friday.

The tremors meant that people panicked in the stands and looked to escape into open areas. While a few spectators ran out of the stadium, some tried to get closed to the playing area.

Meanwhile, both the dressing rooms were emptied as the players and the umpires gathered near the pitch.

According to ESPNCricinfo, the five-storey media centre was also emptied as people tried to find a safer place.

The play started after a three-minute break. Meanwhile, Bangladesh took a 211-run first innings lead after having posted 476. Mushfiqur Rahim, playing his 100th Test - the first from Bangladesh to do so - slammed century. Wicketkeeper Litton Das also registered his ton to take the hosts to a mammoth total.

Taijul Islam picked up four wickets as Ireland folded for 265 runs. Only Locan Tucker managed to score more than 50 runs for the visitors.

Bangladesh earthquake

At least three people died, while several others were injured as earthquake hit Bangladesh. Tremors were felt across West Bengal and the northeastern parts of India.