A 35-minute floodlight failure halted the India-England ODI at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium, leading to a social media frenzy, particularly among Pakistani cricket fans. The incident brought back memories of a floodlight issue at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, where Indian fans had previously criticised the facilities. The delay caused a unique celebration among the 45,000-strong crowd.
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