India, July 6 -- The second Test between Australia and West Indies in Grenada threw up an unusual moment on Day 2 as play came to a temporary halt, not due to weather or pitch concerns, but thanks to an unexpected canine visitor. The game, finely poised with Australia leading by 254 runs by the end of Day 3, saw a light-hearted interruption that amused the sparse crowd at the National Stadium.

Shortly after Josh Hazlewood dismissed Roston Chase to leave West Indies at 124/4 in the 33rd over, a black dog wandered onto the field and settled down at deep cover. Despite the best efforts of bemused Australian fielders, including Hazlewood and skipper Pat Cummins, the furry intruder refused to budge.

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