world cup 2023: pollution danger during the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka match; The match for today will be determined in the morning

 world cup 2023: pollution danger during the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka match; The match for today will be determined in the morning

Delhi, the nation's capital, now has dangerously high levels of pollution. It is mandatory for all players, coaches, and assistants to wear masks. The task of the medical staff has risen as a result of this contaminated air.

New Delhi's PTI

Rain is a common reason given for postponing cricket matches. However, the ODI World Cup cricket match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is taking place in New Delhi today (Monday), although the air quality has never been dangerously low. Whether or not to play this match in the midst of pollution will be decided this morning. 

Delhi, the nation's capital, now has dangerously high levels of pollution. It is mandatory for all players, coaches, and assistants to wear masks. The task of the medical staff has risen as a result of this contaminated air. The squad from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had made the decision not to train on Friday as planned. Players from Bangladesh rehearsed donning masks on Saturday night and Sunday day. But every day the situation in the city worsens, and the air quality index has risen to a concerning 400. According to the meteorological service, this state of affairs is expected to last until Tuesday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is under strain as a result of the general circumstances. They are unable to move the match. Therefore, if things don't get better, the game could have to be called off. The International Cricket Council has made it clear that the umpire will choose how to proceed with the play by forecasting the quality of the air.

Need to do better

The last game saw Sri Lanka lose to India by a score of 302 runs. Bangladesh was beaten by Pakistan by seven wickets. Therefore, if it is agreed to play the match today, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will need to step up their game. Kusal Mendis, the skipper, Pathum Nisanka, Sadira Samarawickrama, and left-arm bowler Dilshan Madushanka will be the mainstays for Sri Lanka. Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's captain, has to play very well if his team is to prevail.

The players from both sides will be affected by this offensive mist in the air. Playing is certainly not possible in this circumstance. On the other hand, this game's outcome can be significant for qualifying for the Champions Trophy. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are in the same situation right now. We'll make an effort to win the competition. - Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe of Bangladesh