New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake rocked Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh on Friday morning as the ongoing second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland was temporarily halted at the Sher-e-bangla stadium in Mirpur. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit near Narsingdi.

On Day 3, Ireland were165/5 in the 56th over of the second innings when the tremors were felt on the ground. While the play was stopped for a brief period, the Ireland players in the dressing room, quickly came out on the ground, thus causing a short interruption.

"Goodness. Play has stopped here due to a minor tremor/earthquake," Cricket Ireland wrote on X. "A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has been felt in Dhaka and other...