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The Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) is under the fire to schedule a test game between India and South -Africa in Delhi from November 14 to 18, a time when the national capital usually fights against air pollution of the year.
Many have noted that the pollution levels in Delhi in November have recently been worse, so the accommodation of a test game during this time was not an ideal choice.
Even during the World Hate Cup of 2023, similar concerns had appeared before a group game between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh had to cancel his practice due to the poor air quality in Delhi.
Pollution row erupts on the India-SoutH Africa test in Delhi
Despite the reaction, the BCCI remained by its decision, citing its “rotation policy” as a reason. BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, told Indian Express that the pollution problem does not occur every year, defending the transfer of the Council to host the India test in front of South -Africa in Delhi despite increasing concerns.
BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, said that Indian Express said: “We have considered all the factors and went through the rotation policy after discussing it with everyone. The pollution question does not occur every year.”
In the meantime, DDCA secretary, Asok Sharma, said they will do their best to ensure that players are comfortable during the test game against Proteas side.
He also emphasized that the Arun Jaitley stadium is in a greener and more open area, which makes air quality better than in other parts of Delhi.
DDCA promises BCCI comfort in the midst of pollution concerns in Delhi
The Secretary of the DDCA also said “DDCA will take all possible measures to ensure that players are comfortable when playing the test game. In addition, the Arun Jaitley stadium is in a relatively open area with more greenery.
Therefore, air quality is better than in most other areas. Delhi had not been assigned a test game for a while. The BCCI assigned us the game, so we have to go through the calendar. In November, pollution, if less compared to December. “”
On the other hand, the head of the Pulmonary, Sleeping and Critical Care Department of the Primus Hospital has warned that the BCCI must hold a party in Delhi in November. He said that pollution is in his worst during this time and can poorly affect people who are outdoors.
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The International Home Season of India to start with the West Indies series
In the meantime, the India International Season will begin with a series of two tests against the West Indies. The first test will take place in Ahmedabad from October 2 to 6, followed by the second in Kolkata from 10 to 14 October.
India will then face south -Africa in the first test in Delhi from November 14 to 18 and the second in Guwahati. After the two -game tests series, both teams will play three hate on November 30, Raipur on December 3 and Viskhapatnam on December 6, followed by five T20is.
Cuttack (December 9), Mullanpur (December 11), Dharamsala (December 14), Lucknow (December 17) and Ahmedabad (December 19) will host the five T20i games among the men of Blue and South -Africa.
