During the second ODI against England at Cuttack on February 9, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was seen visibly frustrated with the DJ, demanding that the music be turned off. This incident took place in the second innings while India was chasing, and the floodlights had gone out.
In a video that quickly went viral, Rohit was seen chatting with his batting partner when, suddenly, he became annoyed and humorously shouted at the DJ to stop the music. The DJ immediately complied and turned off the tunes.
This isn’t the first time fans have witnessed such moments from Rohit. Whether it’s his classic stump-mic conversations or his cheeky jibes at the drone cam for focusing on the giant screen rather than his face, his followers are well-acquainted with his quirky traits.
On a brighter note, Rohit seemed to have found his form again, even though his knock wasn’t his best in ODIs. It was still a pleasure to watch him unleash a barrage of boundaries, culminating in a long-awaited century. Despite the floodlight disruption, Rohit led India to victory with a brilliant 119-run knock off 90 balls.
The second ODI at Barabati Stadium was delayed on February 9 due to a floodlight malfunction, starting in the seventh over of India’s chase of 305. The lights flickered before going out completely, causing the umpires to halt play. The players were sent back to the dressing rooms while officials worked to resolve the issue.
In the aftermath of the disruption, Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) officials discussed the need to modernize the stadium. Acting president Pankaj Lochan Mohanty confirmed that talks with the government were underway to secure financial backing for infrastructure upgrades. While some improvements have already been made, Mohanty emphasized the importance of maintaining Barabati as a key venue for cricket.
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India went on to win the match by four wickets, securing a 2-0 series victory over England, with Rohit Sharma’s 119 leading the chase and Ravindra Jadeja’s 3/35 playing a vital role with the ball.