Groundsman who clashed with Gambhir placed on leave after fresh controversy
Lee Fortis, a prominent cricket groundsman at The Oval, has been placed on leave following an altercation with an ECB employee. This follows a previous high-profile public disagreement between Fortis and Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing behavioral issues involving a high-profile staff member at a major international sports venue.
Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis, who made headlines last year after a heated confrontation with India head coach Gautam Gambhir at The Oval, has been placed on leave following a separate altercation with an ECB employee.Fortis was involved in a heated exchange with the employee while preparations were under way for a Hundred fixture. The ECB employee was reportedly left in tears following the incident.The episode took place at The Oval on July 28, a day before MI London faced London Spirit at the venue, with both teams training at the ground.Soon afterwards, Surrey chief executive Steve Elworthy was seen having a firm discussion with Fortis on the field.
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