NEW DELHI: State Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Sunday that the government will ask the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) for an explanation after a floodlight malfunction caused the second ODI between England and India to be interrupted for about 30 minutes at the historic Barabati stadium in Cuttack.
Suraj, who was also present along with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other senior ministers at the stadium, said, “An explanation will be sought from the OCA over the floodlight glitch. It happened despite taking all precautions and making elaborate prior arrangements by the OCA.”
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However, according to OCA secretary Sanjay Behara, each floodlight tower had two generators attached.
“When one generator malfunctioned, we put the second one in service. But it required some time to move the generator as the players’ vehicle was parked in between the tower and the second generator,” Behera told reporters.
Sofia Firdous, Congress MLA from Barabati-Cuttack, who was at the stadium, denounced the glitch that caused the international match to be interrupted for a bit.
“What happened at the Barabati stadium today is very unfortunate. An impartial investigation should be conducted,” she said.
Captain Rohit Sharma dispelled doubts about his form and growing retirement rumors with a classic 32nd century, leading India to a commanding four-wicket series-winning victory against England.
Chief Minister Majhi expressed his enjoyment of the game and congratulated the teams and the fans on India’s triumph.
