World Cup Match Between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Doubt Due to Delhi's Air Pollution
Match Officials to Decide on Game Day Based on Air Quality Assessment
The World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh here on Monday is clouded in doubt due to the air pollution in the nation's capital, and it is unclear if the players' health will come first.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made it plain that a decision regarding the match's continuation will only be made on game day, Monday, when match officials evaluate the quality of the air.
apathetic While Sri Lankan players wore masks, Bangladeshi cricketers stayed indoors as the issue of poor air quality persisted.
In the lead-up to the match between seventh-place Sri Lanka and eliminated Bangladesh, who have the tiniest of hopes of making it to the final four, both teams had already canceled one practice session.
Even though the sun appeared on Sunday at midday, the Delhi government decided to keep primary schools closed until November 10 due to the unclean air.
Bangladesh's coach Chandika Hathurusinghe stated that his team was attempting to limit the amount of time their players were exposed to such conditions, as Delhi's air quality index (AQI) read an alarming 460 on Sunday.
"Our physician is closely monitoring the athletes," Hathurusinghe stated on Sunday.
Due to their asthma, some of the players chose to stay indoors during practice.
"Even during practice, we take great care. After training what needs to be trained, we return to the dressing room. They don't go outside unless they are batting or bowling.
When the Sri Lankan players arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the afternoon, the majority of them were disguised with masks.
Captain Kusal Mendis denied reports in the media that the 1996 winners had asked the ICC to move the match to a different location.
"We didn't submit a change request... Mendis informed reporters, "We simply asked them what their plan was." "I believe they have installed some equipment here, and the air quality is being checked by specialists."
Renowned pulmonologist Randeep Guleria has been consulted by the ICC to make sure the game goes ahead as planned.
An ICC spokesperson stated, "The BCCI hired renowned pulmonologist Dr. Randeep Guleria to assess the situation in Delhi and provide independent expert advice."
"The venue team has been implementing mitigating measures throughout the day, guided by Dr. Guleria."
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