Fireworks on display after India gained the match towards England in the ODI World Cup 2023 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. There might be no fireworks display for the remaining matches in Delhi and Mumbai.
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The BCCI has banned the display of fireworks during the remaining World Cup video games in Delhi and Mumbai due to worsening air high quality in the 2 mega cities.
Delhi has just one match left to host, the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka sport on November 6, whereas Mumbai are scheduled to host two extra league video games, on November 2 and November 7, and the semifinal on November 15.
“BCCI is sensitive to environmental concerns. I took up the matter formally with the ICC and there won’t be any fireworks display in Mumbai, which can add to the pollution level,” said BCCI secretary Jay Shah in a statement on Wednesday.
“The Board is committed to combating environmental issues and will always place the interest of our fans and stakeholders at the forefront. The BCCI acknowledges the urgent concern surrounding air quality in both Mumbai and New Delhi.
“While we strive to host the ICC World Cup in a manner befitting the celebration of cricket, we remain steadfast in our commitment to prioritising the health and safety of all our stakeholders.”
Delhi’s air high quality remained in the “very poor” class for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday with an air high quality index (AQI) of 372.
The pollution scenario has been alarming in Mumbai additionally.
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the “deteriorating” air high quality index in Mumbai whereas taking suo motu (by itself) cognisance of the problem.
