{"id":133787,"date":"2025-02-11T20:55:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=133787"},"modified":"2025-02-11T20:55:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:25:47","slug":"barabati-stadium-floodlight-issue-odisha-govt-issues-show-cause-notice-to-oca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/barabati-stadium-floodlight-issue-odisha-govt-issues-show-cause-notice-to-oca\/","title":{"rendered":"Barabati Stadium floodlight issue: Odisha govt issues show-cause notice to OCA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Shrikant Panda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10:<\/strong> The Odisha government has taken strict action following the embarrassing floodlight failure during the second India-England ODI at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Sports and Youth Services Department has issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), demanding an explanation within ten days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a letter dated February 10, State Sports Director Siddhartha Das stated, \u201cOdisha Cricket Association (OCA) is hereby directed to submit a detailed explanation for the cause of the disruption, identify the responsible persons\/agencies, and outline the measures taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The findings must be submitted within ten days upon receipt of this letter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The notice follows widespread anger and embarrassment after a floodlight malfunction halted play for nearly 25 minutes, forcing players off the field. A visibly frustrated Rohit Sharma was seen shaking his head in disappointment. The disruption occurred in the seventh over of India’s chase, plunging parts of the field into darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident has sparked an online debate, with many questioning Barabati Stadium\u2019s suitability for hosting international matches in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OCA Secretary Sanjay Behera attributed the delay to a generator glitch, stating that the backup generator was obstructed by a parked team bus, leading to prolonged restoration efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who attended the match alongside Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, assured accountability. Addressing the media on Monday, Suraj emphasised the gravity of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe incident has deeply hurt sports fans and the people of Odisha. The OCA had multiple sub-committees overseeing match preparations, and we have asked them to clarify the exact cause of the delay in activating the backup generator,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the setback, Rohit Sharma\u2019s match-winning 119 off 90 balls secured India\u2019s series victory. However, the scrutiny over Barabati Stadium\u2019s infrastructure and OCA\u2019s preparedness for high-profile matches remains a pressing concern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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