Man proves why you should put away your phone at sports events
What a hit!
It can be so difficult to put your phone down -- especially at important events. But it's worth trying to live in the moment and not through a lens, right?
Well, if that doesn't convince you, perhaps this cricket fan will.
The unfortunate spectator was holding his cell phone at a game when Kumar Sangakkara hit a ball into the crowd.
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The fan tried to catch the ball, but lost his phone in the process. Let's just say the device did not escape unscathed:
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When the man retrieved the phone it was a sad, shattered mess.
Lesson learned.
