Surrey County Cricket Club groundsman Lee Fortis had a fight with the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir, who had gone to England last year to play a Test match series. During this period, groundsman Lee Fortis was in the news. Now once again groundsman Lee Fortis has been embroiled in controversy after which he has been sent on leave.
There was a dispute between Gautam Gambhir and Lee Fortis during the Test series at the ground of England's famous 'Surrey County Cricket Club'. During the Test match played between India and England at The Oval, there was an argument between Gambhir and Fortis regarding the condition of the pitch and square of the field.
Gambhir was described as irritable
During the debate regarding the condition of the pitch and square, Gautam Gambhir raised his finger and told Fortis not to tell him what to do. Somehow this matter was calmed down on the field, but after this, Lee Fortis also came and talked to the media where he called Gambhir irritable. There was a lot of controversy over his comment.
What is the latest controversy?
According to reports, the latest incident took place on July 28 at The Oval ground, when preparations were going on for a match of The Hundred tournament. During this time Lee Fortis got into an argument with an ECB employee. It is being told that the dispute escalated so much that the ECB employee started crying emotionally. Shortly after the incident, Surrey chief executive Steve Elworthy was seen having a serious conversation with Fortis on the field. After this Fortis left the field and since then he has not returned to the field till now. At present it is not clear whether he will take up his responsibility again or not.
Who is Lee Fortis?
Fortis has been serving as the head groundsman of The Oval since 2012. He took up this position at the age of just 30 and is considered a very experienced groundsman in English cricket. He has also received the ECB's 'Grounds Manager of the Year' award for three consecutive years between 2022 and 2024. During his tenure, Surrey County Cricket Club has also won three consecutive County Championship titles. After the latest controversy, there is now discussion about his next decision.
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