During the second Test between Australia and the West Indies in Grenada, an unexpected interruption brought a moment of levity to the cricket field. On Day 2, a black dog wandered onto the pitch, briefly halting play and capturing the amusement of the sparse crowd at the National Stadium.

The incident occurred in the 33rd over, shortly after Josh Hazlewood dismissed Roston Chase, leaving the West Indies at 124/4. The dog casually settled in the deep cover region, seemingly unfazed by the ongoing Test match. Australian fielders, including Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins, tried to coax the dog off the field, but their efforts were unsuccessful.

As traditional methods failed, the broadcasters resorted to technology. A drone was deployed to encourage the dog to leave the field. The buzzing drone proved more persuasive than the cricketers, finally convincing the canine intruder to move. The unusual scene drew laughter from the spectators. Windies Cricket captured the moment in a video, captioning it "A brief intrusion by a furry friend". Cricket Australia humorously reported, "There is dog on the field! The black canine has taken it upon himself to plug the gap at deep cover. He's stubborn too".

While the dog's appearance provided a light-hearted break, it may have also brought some luck to the West Indies' batting. Following the interruption, Brandon King and Shai Hope formed a 58-run partnership, which was the longest of the innings for the hosts. The West Indies eventually reached 253 in response to Australia's first innings total of 286.

Instances of animals interrupting cricket matches are not new. In September 2021, a dog named Dazzle interrupted a semi-final match in Ireland, playfully stealing the ball and becoming a hit with commentators and fans. Similarly, in a Durham vs. Kent County Championship match, a dog invaded the pitch, bringing amusement to players and spectators.

In other instances, drones are being used to monitor cricket matches to enhance security. The Halo Drone Stream platform was used at the Ashes Test in Birmingham to provide live footage to the event control, dynamically monitoring for potential protestor activity, touts, and crowd flow.

Pitch invasions, whether by animals or humans, can cause security concerns and disrupt the flow of the game. In February 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reviewed security protocols after a spectator entered the field during an ICC Champions Trophy match. To prevent future incidents, the PCB is collaborating with security agencies to reinforce security measures.