BCCI’s Environmental Concerns: No Fireworks in Delhi and Mumbai World Cup Matches
Environmental Concerns Alter World Cup 2023 Matches
At every Indian stadium hosting a World Cup 2023 matches, fireworks, light, and sound performances have become commonplace.
They have improved both the festive mood and the viewing experience. During India matches, the intensity increases; it’s quite a show.
However, the forthcoming World Cup matches in Mumbai and Delhi are expected to bring about a change in circumstances.
Because of the increasing pollution levels, the BCCI has decided to cancel pyrotechnics in both towns.
After discussing the topic with the ICC, BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated he made the decision to forgo the usage of pyrotechnics at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and Delhi’s Arun Jaitely Stadium.
“I recorded an authority grievance with the ICC, and subsequently, there won’t be any light shows in Delhi or Mumbai, which could raise the contamination level.In a statement, Jay Shah stated, “The Board is dedicated to addressing environmental concerns and will consistently prioritize the interests of our supporters and stakeholders.”
The ruling was made following the Bomabay High Court’s suo motu notice of the declining air quality in Mumbai during the previous few weeks.
Air Quality Concerns Impacting World Cup
“The BCCI recognizes that the quality of the air in Mumbai and New Delhi is a critical concern. Shah proceeded, “We are focused on putting the wellbeing and security of every one of our partners first, even as we work to have the ICC World Cup such that praises the sport of cricket.
Three extra World Cup games are wanted to occur in Wankhede. On Thursday, India will play South Africa. Australia will play Afghanistan on November 7, and November 15 is the date of the principal semi-last. Assuming India comes to the semi-finals, they will play in Mumbai except if they are playing Pakistan, in which case the match will occur in Kolkata’s Eden Nurseries.
On November 6, in any case, the Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka match will happen at Delhi’s Arun Jaitely Arena.
The bad air quality in Mumbai was already highlighted in an Instagram story posted by India captain Rohit Sharma.
For the beyond couple of weeks, Mumbai’s weather conditions has been a reason to worry. The CPCB reports that Mumbai’s Air Quality File (AQI) is 161, or “moderate,” starting around Tuesday morning. On Sunday, the AQI was 152; by Monday morning, it was 143.
Source: ANI
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