3rd India-West Indies ODI called off after cyclone Hudhud's destruction in Vishakhapatnam - reports

The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag, completely covered to brace for the cyclone Hudhud

According to various reports, the 3rd ODI between India and West Indies in Vishakhapatnam has been called off due to the cyclone Hudhud.

The cyclone which made landfall today, has devastated the coastal city of Vishakhapatnam, uprooting trees and leaving a trail of destruction around the city.

Vizag ODI cancelled; city looks devastated in every way, uprooted trees, broken cables, power lines and cell towers bent b4 fury of #cyclone

— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) October 12, 2014

Surprisingly, BCCI and the state cricket association were not worried by the cyclone, and had faith in the stadium facilities to get a game on October 14.

“The cyclone is expected to cross the coastline by post lunch time tomorrow (October 12). Therefore, the one day match (on Oct 14) is not going to be affected. It will go on smoothly,” the Andhra Cricket Association had said in a release recently.

“But in case the match is washed out, spectators who have bought tickets will be refunded,” it had added.

Though there has been no official confirmation yet regarding the 3rd ODI, it’s expected soon. Commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted about the match being called off an hour ago.

meanwhile seems like the vizag odi is off

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 12, 2014

The series is tied 1-1 after India’s 48-run victory at Delhi, which came after West Indies had shocked the current world champions with a massive 124-run victory in 1st ODI at Kochi.

The 4th ODI is scheduled to take place at Dharmasala on October 17.