Bangladesh Cricketers Dismayed by Delhi’s Air Pollution

Surprised by the dismal Air Quality of Delhi, Bangladesh Cricket team decided to opt for more pollution masks. Arun Jaitley stadium, the venue of the T20 match, currently has a ‘very poor’ AQI.

Crux of the Matter

1. Bangladesh cricketers are having trouble adjusting to the infamous winter smog of Delhi.

2. Arun Jaitley Stadium currently has an AQI of 400, which is considered extremely poor.

3. Considering this, Bangladeshi officials have decided to invest in more pollution masks.

4. BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly and Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma seem confident that the match on 3rd November will proceed smoothly.

Curiopedia

The Air Quality in Delhi, the capital of India, according to a WHO survey of 1600 world cities, is the worst of any major city in the world. Air pollution in India is estimated to kill 1.5 million people every year; it is the fifth largest killer in India. India has the world’s highest death rate from chronic respiratory diseases and asthma, according to the WHO. In Delhi, poor quality air irreversibly damages the lungs of 2.2 million or 50 percent of all children. Read More

Curated Coverage

1. Hindustan Times – More masks on the way as Bangladesh cricketers struggle to cope with Delhi smog

2. India Today – Pollution masks at training in Delhi: Bangladesh cricketer braves poor air quality ahead of 1st T20I

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