On December 8, 2010, a club-level cricket match in India was interrupted when a player was bitten by a snake while on the field. The incident occurred during play when teammates and onlookers noticed the player clutching his leg after contact with a small, fast-moving reptile. Players and nearby spectators assisted immediately, applying basic first aid and arranging transport to a local medical facility. Local media at the time reported the incident as startling but, according to available accounts, not life-threatening. The species of the snake was not consistently identified in contemporary reports, and details about the exact circumstances—such as whether the snake had been disturbed in grass near the boundary or had crept onto the pitch—varied between sources. Club officials and rescuers prioritized rapid evacuation to medical care, which is the recommended response for venomous and uncertain snakebites. Snake encounters at outdoor sporting events in rural and semi-urban South Asia are not unheard of, given playing fields often border scrub, paddy or uncultivated land where snakes are present. Groundskeepers and match officials sometimes clear sidelines and maintain short grass to reduce such risks, but transient wildlife encounters can still occur, especially outside major stadiums with controlled environments. Medical treatment for snakebite depends on symptoms and the suspected species; antivenom is administered when clinical signs indicate envenoming or when a venomous species is positively identified. Available reports from the December 8 incident indicate the player was admitted for observation and treated as necessary, and that the case did not result in a reported fatality. Contemporary accounts emphasized the speedy response of teammates and local emergency services rather than sensational details. Because full medical records and authoritative follow-ups are not publicly available for this local-level event, some specifics—such as the exact species involved, the precise nature of treatment given, and the player’s long-term recovery—remain undocumented in accessible sources. The incident drew attention locally to the importance of first-aid readiness and clear procedures for wildlife encounters at sports venues. Clubs and organizers in regions prone to snakes often review field maintenance routines, communication plans and rapid-transport arrangements after such episodes to reduce risks and ensure prompt medical care. In summary, on December 8, 2010, a player was bitten by a snake during a cricket match in India; immediate assistance and hospital transfer followed, and available reports indicate the outcome was non-fatal. Specific details about the snake species and comprehensive medical records are not publicly documented, so some elements of the event remain uncertain in public accounts.