International Cricket Council (ICC) is preserving a eager eye on the developments in Delhi associated to air pollution in town. The thirty eighth match of the World Cup is about to be performed between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Delhi even because the Air Quality Index (AQI) in town has gone from unhealthy to worse.
Meanwhile, the ICC has sought recommendation from famend pulmonologist Randeep Guleria to make sure that the pollution would not have an effect on the match on Monday (November 6). As of now, the match is about to go forward however the issues of the encounter occurring with out disruption stays. Also, ICC has put in mitigation measures to tackle the difficulty for now.
Air purifiers have been put in in the dressing room whereas water sprinklers are getting used in the stadium premises. The ICC spokesperson, whereas talking to PTI, confirmed the event stating the governing physique is doing the whole lot as steered by Guleria.
“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,” the ICC spokesperson stated.
Moreover, the gamers and the help employees of Bangladesh had been noticed sporting masks whereas coaching forward of the sport. On the opposite hand, Sri Lanka determined to keep indoors. “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,” the spokesperson added.
