IND vs ENG: Floodlight failure interrupts Rohit Sharma’s onslaught in Cuttack

The second ODI between India and England was interrupted within the second innings attributable to floodlight failure on Sunday, February 9 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. Chasing a goal of 305, India received off to a fiery begin as openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill added 48 runs for the primary wicket off 37 balls.

Rohit specifically checked out his aggressive greatest as he performed some beautiful photographs and smashed one 4 and three sixes bringing the group to the sting of their seats. Nevertheless, his onslaught was interrupted due a floodlight concern on the venue. One of many gentle towers out of the blue went off within the seventh over of the Indian innings leaving gamers from each side annoyed. After an extended chat with the umpire, each groups determined to go off the sphere till the difficulty was resolved.

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI Stay

Not too long ago, Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, appearing president of Odisha Cricket Affiliation, spoke about renovating the Barabati Stadium and revealed that the cricketing physique was in talks with the federal government for a similar.

“It was alleged to get renovated, this can be a very outdated stadium. We have now all of the services, have made partial renovations as you possibly can see. We have now been in talks with the federal government,” Mohanty advised the Indian Categorical.

“With the federal government altering in 2024, the OCA is continuous their talks with the brand new authorities for help. “With out authorities funding, we can’t do an entire overhaul. BCCI will help with their infrastructure fund, however we want authorities help. The brand new authorities, they’re additionally eager to develop. They needed to construct one other stadium,” added Mohanty.

“As there are such a lot of stadiums now, we’re getting matches as soon as each two years. So, this stadium will go to waste (if a brand new cricket stadium is constructed). So, we advised them that no matter facility they need to construct, it may very well be accomplished for different sports activities whereas redeveloping this stadium for cricket. It will likely be renovated. The federal government will assist us to renovate and make it a vibrant stadium once more,” he stated.

In the meantime, earlier within the first innings, England posted 304 in 49.5 overs within the second ODI as Joe Root (69 off 72) and Ben Duckett (65 off 56) top-scored for his or her staff. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the decide of the bowlers as he as soon as once more scalped three wickets, freely giving simply 35 runs in ten overs.