An umpire, Dharmesh Bhardwaj, is taken to an ICU after being hit on the side of his face by a shot during a Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 match in Delhi, according to NDTV.
The report says the ball struck the umpire’s face during play involving Lakshay Thareja. The incident prompts medical attention and hospitalisation, with the umpire being admitted to intensive care. The available coverage provides limited detail on the exact sequence of events, the match situation at the time, or the current condition beyond ICU admission. Other angles, if any, are not included in the provided sources.
Overall, the confirmed points are the participants involved, the location and competition, the area of impact, and the medical outcome of ICU admission for the official.
