India vs England ODI: Explain floodlight malfunction, Odisha govt asks cricket body

The umpires walked back towards the pavilion after play was stopped due to a technical issue with one of the floodlights during the second one day international cricket match between India and England in Cuttack, India. (AP)

The Odisha government on Monday asked the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) to submit an explanation for the disruption during the second ODI match between India and England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The floodlight malfunction during India’s 305 run chase on Sunday evening forced a 35-minute stoppage, triggering massive outrage against the organisers.

With India 48 for no loss in 6.1 overs, the tower stationed past the long-on boundary began to flicker before shutting down completely. India captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill soon walked to the dugout before the England team followed suit.

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