Australian Cricketer Accidentally Causes Floodlight Malfunction

A bizarre incident occurred during the second Test match at Adelaide Oval, with Australian spinner Nathan Lyon inadvertently causing the floodlights to go out, leading to a 15-minute delay. Lyon, who requested the lights be turned off for practice after his batting stint, mistakenly hit the wrong switch, prompting the brief interruption.

Lyon's mistake was eventually cleared up with the umpires, allowing the match to resume. Australia went on to win the match by 10 wickets, levelling the series 1-1. Despite the delay, the hosts powered through to record a convincing 373-run win over India. Travis Head's unbeaten 140 from 141 balls played a crucial role in Australia's victory, with captain Pat Cummins commending his teammate's performance.

Cummins himself took seven wickets, including two in the second innings, while Mitch Starc contributed with three wickets. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj offered some resistance, scoring 42 and 22 runs respectively, but were ultimately unable to prevent Australia from taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The series now moves on to Brisbane for the third Test, with India looking to bounce back from their losses.

As the series heads into its final two matches, it is clear that Australia are firmly favourites to take the series. However, India have shown their resilience and determination to challenge their hosts. What's next for the two teams remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the action will be intense, and cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the rest of the series.