India vs Uruguay Friendly Match Halted Due To Lightning Strikes

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A friendly football match between India and Uruguay in Kolkata was temporarily stopped during the first half on Tuesday. The game was halted after 26 minutes, shortly after a hydration break, due to reported lightning strikes near the Salt Lake Stadium. Following FIFA safety protocols, players were required to leave the field. Play could only resume after a 30-minute interval from the last reported lightning strike. The match was tied 1-1 at the time of the stoppage, with Darwin Nunez scoring for Uruguay and Anirudh Thapa equalizing for India.