Floodlight Failure Halts India-England ODI, Odisha Cricket Body Receives Show-Cause Notice

A 35-minute disruption during India's chase at Barabati Stadium raises questions about venue preparedness and management.

The India-England ODI in Cuttack was disrupted for 35 minutes after a floodlight malfunction early in India's chase of 305 runs.
The Odisha government has issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), demanding an explanation within 10 days for the incident.
The malfunction was caused by a generator failure on one of the floodlight towers, compounded by a players' transport vehicle blocking access to the backup generator.
The disruption frustrated players and spectators, with opposition politicians criticizing the state government's handling of international cricket events.
Despite the interruption, India secured a series-clinching victory, led by captain Rohit Sharma's 119-run performance.