Overview
- During the powerplay drinks break with India 53/2 chasing 196, stadium lights were dimmed for roughly three minutes for a laser show at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
- Sunil Gavaskar questioned whether such entertainment belongs at a World Cup, noting it is harder for players to readjust to bright lights after sudden darkness.
- Ravi Shastri said it is “serious stuff” for players trying to switch back on, aligning with views that such shows might be acceptable in mid-season IPL games, not global events.
- Coverage cited Glenn Maxwell’s 2023 remarks about similar light shows causing headaches, underscoring recurring player welfare concerns.
- India won by five wickets to reach the semifinals and will face England at Wankhede on March 5, as outlets urged the ICC to curb mid-match light shows, with no official response reported.