The Odisha government has issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) following a floodlight failure that disrupted play during the second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on February 9. The unexpected technical glitch halted the match for nearly 30 minutes, raising concerns over the stadium's preparedness for hosting international fixtures. The issue arose in the seventh over of India’s chase, when one of the floodlight towers malfunctioned, affecting visibility on the field. With Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the crease, the interruption briefly stalled India's momentum. Players left the field as match officials assessed the situation. The government has now directed the OCA to submit a detailed report within 10 days, identifying the cause and those responsible for the failure. In the official letter, the government highlighted that such lapses could damage the reputation of the venue and inconvenience players and spectators. The notice instructed the OCA to outline corrective measures to prevent similar issues in the future. Government of Odisha's letter said, "During the 2nd One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England on 9th February 2025 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, one floodlight was off, and the match was disrupted. This incident led to about 30 minutes suspension of the match, causing inconvenience to players and spectators. Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) is hereby directed to submit a detailed explanation for the cause of the disruption and identify the persons/ agencies who were responsible for such lapses and outline the measures taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The findings must be submitted within 10 days upon receipt of this letter." Read also: Virat Kohli Mimics Suryakumar Yadav, Struggles Continue in ODI India overcomes interruption with a dominant series win The Barabati Stadium was hosting its first ODI in six years, and this disruption has raised concerns over its readiness for high-profile matches. Cricket fans and experts have emphasized the need for immediate upgrades to avoid such technical failures in upcoming events. OCA officials acknowledged the incident and stated that initial checks pointed to an electrical fault. They assured that a thorough investigation was underway. The association also mentioned that the stadium, one of India’s oldest cricket venues, requires modernization to meet current international standards. Talks are ongoing with the state government to secure funds for infrastructure improvements. The Barabati Stadium was hosting its first ODI in six years, and this disruption has raised concerns over its readiness for high-profile matches. Cricket fans and experts have emphasized the need for immediate upgrades to avoid such technical failures in upcoming events. Despite the delay, India successfully chased down England’s target, winning by four wickets. Rohit Sharma’s 119-run knock played a crucial role in sealing the victory. However, the floodlight issue has now become a focal point, with authorities awaiting OCA’s response to ensure such disruptions do not recur in the future.