In an unexpected turn of events, the third and final One Day International (ODI) between England and the West Indies at The Oval faced a delayed start due to severe traffic congestion in London. The West Indies team, en route to the stadium, found themselves stuck in heavy traffic, causing them to miss the scheduled toss and prompting match officials to postpone the commencement of the game.
Surrey Cricket Club addressed the situation on social media, stating, “Due to a delayed arrival of one of the playing teams, who are stuck in heavy traffic north of the river, the scheduled start of play will be delayed. Once all members of the playing teams arrive, the match officials will coordinate updated timings and discuss any impact on the schedule of play.”
Despite the logistical challenges, the match eventually commenced, with the West Indies aiming to avoid a series whitewash, having lost the first two ODIs.
This incident underscores the unpredictable nature of urban logistics and its potential impact on international sporting events.
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