Cricket World Cup clash goes ahead in pollution-hit Delhi
The air quality has hovered between "poor" to "severe" in the capital, which has a population of 30 million, in the last few days. Some players and coaches from both teams trained with face masks on the eve of the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Earlier practice sessions were also cancelled while some Bangladesh players who have asthma were confined to their hotel. The air quality index (AQI) was close to 400 near the ground, though the sunny weather has reduced the smog and improved visibility. Читать дальше...