Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh World Cup Match Goes Ahead Despite Pollution. ICC Issues Statement

The Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has been in jeopardy because of extreme air air pollution in Delhi. A thick layer of poisonous haze had enveloped the nationwide capital for just a few days, forcing the 2 groups to cancel their coaching sesions at the very least as soon as because the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained within the extreme class. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had waited until the matchday to substantiate whether or not the competition will go forward. The international cricketing physique, forward of the match, determined to let the sport occur as scheduled.

The ICC has now introduced that the state of affairs was assessed by a famend Pulmonologist and the precautionary measures have been taken to host the match as per the schedule on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

“The BCCI engaged the services of renowned Pulmonologist Dr Randeep Guleria to assess the situation in Delhi ahead of Monday’s game and provide independent expert advice. Under Dr Guleria’s guidance, the venue team has been taking mitigating actions throughout the day including the implementation of water sprinklers around the premises and the installation of air purifiers in the dressing rooms and match officials areas. The AQI within the stadium was monitored throughout the day which has reduced to levels considered acceptable by Dr Guleria,” said ICC as quoted by Cricbuzz.

“The ICC will continue to work in collaboration with Dr Guleria, BCCI, DDCA, and the Delhi Government to monitor the air quality and to take all possible steps to mitigate the air quality concerns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and the match remains scheduled to take place in Delhi on Monday,” he added.

The AQI in Delhi has been above 400-mark since Thursday and in keeping with the Air Quality Early Warning System, it’s prone to stay ‘extreme’ until Tuesday.

On Sunday morning, the AQI stood at 457 in keeping with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Talking concerning the match, Bangladesh are already out of reckoning, whereas Sri Lanka’s semifinal hopes are hanging by a thread, relying extra on arithmetic and luck than efficiency.

Ranked ninth out of 10 groups, Bangladesh are taking part in for delight, whereas Sri Lanka are little higher positioned at seventh within the standings and can look to carry on to the place to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

(With PTI Inputs)