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Surrey Groundsman Lee Fortis Departs Following Disciplinary Action
- Lee Fortis has departed Surrey following disciplinary action.
- Fortis had a notable disagreement with India head coach Gautam Gambhir in 2025.
- India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak criticized Fortis as 'arrogant'.
- Fortis was placed on indefinite leave in July due to a conflict with an ECB employee.
- Fortis's departure was confirmed by Surrey.
Articles (4)
Yahoo Sports·
Remember the 2025 Gautam Gambhir-Oval groundsman spat? Lee Fortis leaves Surrey after disciplinary proceedings over ECB employee altercation
The Times of India·
Remember Gambhir-Oval groundsman spat? Fortis exits Surrey after disciplinary action
Gautam Gambhir's infamous Oval row resurfaces as groundsman Lee Fortis leaves Surrey due to disciplinary proceedings
ESPNcricinfo·
Surrey confirm Lee Fortis departure as head groundsman