ICC to take note of pollution-hit India vs SL Test
The pollution-hit third and final test between India and Sri Lanka in the national capital will be remembered for everything but cricket. Now, medical experts will examine if BCCI was right to hold the test in such hazardous conditions. The International Cricket Council will also be looking into the issue when they meet this February.
ICC to draft pollution guidelines
"The ICC has noted the conditions in which the Delhi Test was played and has already requested the issue is considered by the medical committee for guidance should the situation arise in future" the ICC said in its statement. When they meet in February the International Cricket Council will also decide on the air pollution guidelines for upcoming matches in the future.
Like rain and bad light, pollution also a factor?
The Sri Lankan cricketers stepped onto the field wearing facial masks after having trouble breathing. Bowlers of both sides were seen wheezing for air and even ended up vomiting on the ground. The pollution levels at the Feroz Shah Kotla was 18 times the World Health Organization's safe limit, according to the US embassy website.
Sri Lanka lodged a complaint to ICC
Sri Lanka Cricket has also officially lodged a complaint with the ICC regarding the playing conditions after four of their players vomited due to the high levels of pollution. A few players were also forced to leave the field. The BCCI has already decided on not hosting international matches in the national capital during the peak pollution season of November and December.
