ENG Players Ditch Bus, Ride Bikes To The Oval For 3rd ODI vs WI Amid Traffic: WATCH
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The toss was delayed at The Kia Oval, due to the delayed arrival of the playing teams who were stuck in heavy traffic.
When all fails, it's time to go back to the basics. That is exactly what the England cricket team resorted to today, in an unexpected and hilarious turn of events.
England are set to take on the West Indies in the 3rd ODI today at the Oval. The match was set to commence at 5:30 PM IST on Tuesday, June 3. However, the coin toss, to happen 30 minutes before the start time, was delayed for a bizarre reason: traffic.
The toss has been delayed at TheKia Oval.This is due to the delayed arrival of one of the playing teams, who are stuck in heavy traffic.
More updates to follow as we have them. pic.twitter.com/90rZhhdFMe
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 3, 2025
The toss was delayed at The Kia Oval, due to the delayed arrival of the playing teams who were stuck in heavy traffic.
And in a hilarious moment of genius, the Harry Brook-led England side opted to beat the traffic by riding to the stadium on bicycles.
Arriving at the ground in style 😎Only one way to beat the road closures in London 😂 pic.twitter.com/2xrSPypnQD
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 3, 2025
During the toss, both skippers were asked about the bizarre hurdle, to which they both had their hilarious reactions.
'Yeah, we were on the bus for a while. So, we decided to get off and get on some Lime bikes to come in," ENG skipper Harry Brook stated to Sky Sports.
'We were in a little bit earlier than the West Indies boys. But, we're here now and we're ready to go," he chuckled.
West Indies' skipper Shai Hope, who lost the toss, then admitted that they weren't aware of the option of bikes or trains, joking that perhaps they should have walked.
'Probably should have walked" 😅Hear from West Indies captain Shai Hope ahead of the third ODI vs England 🔊 pic.twitter.com/f6vaD4BkGZ
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 3, 2025
'I had no idea, I probably should have walked," Hope stated hilariously.
England lead the series 2-0 after winning in Birmingham and Cardiff. They will look to complete a whitewash in this third and final ODI of the series. On the other hand, the West Indies will look to gain some confidence before the two teams compete in the T20 series.
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June 03, 2025, 18:13 IST
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