Groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir placed on leave after fresh controversy
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Surrey Head Groundsman Lee Fortis Placed on Leave After Altercation With ECB Employee | 🏏 LatestLY
Lee Fortis, The Oval's long-serving head groundsman, has been placed on leave by Surrey County Cricket Club after a heated confrontation with an ECB employee on July 28, 2026. Fortis, in his role since 2012, won the ECB Grounds Manager of the Year award three times (2022-2024). This follows a past altercation with India coach Gautam Gambhir in July 2025. 🏏 Surrey Head Groundsman Lee Fortis Placed on Leave After Altercation With ECB Employee.
Groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir placed on leave after fresh controversy
Groundsman Lee Fortis is on leave after an altercation with an ECB employee. This incident occurred at The Oval before a Hundred fixture. Fortis previously had a heated exchange with India coach Gautam Gambhir. He has been The Oval's head groundsman since 2012. His future role at the venue remains uncertain.
New Delhi. Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis was in the news during the Indian cricket team's last tour of England. His name is once again in controversy. He had a heated argument with Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir before the Oval Test. Now, it is reported that Fortis has been sent on leave by the ECB. However, this is not related to the argument with Gautam Gambhir. A news related to England cricket has come to light which has raised the eye…
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