[PICTURE] Is it fair to play cricket in poor air quality cities?

[DeadlyVenom]

Here is an image showing the AQI in Australia V a recent match in India. This image has been circulating the web. The difference in air quality can be seen even in a picture!

Official health advice for conditions in this range of 180 as it was in India recently suggests ceasing activities, or taking more breaks and avoid heavy exertion.

Yet cricketers are expected to go out and perform in an intense manner for many hours depending on the format.

This is a major safety hazard and can even affect player performance in the match. Long term health effects are difficult to measure but one can imagine they aren't good.

Should grounds and boards get an ICC demerit point of cricket takes place in these conditions?

 

[sweep_shot]

Players should not play if air quality is poor.

Delhi (and possibly other Indian cities too) should not host international cricket until air quality improves.

 

[Hellion]

Should implement this immediately and take CT out of Pakistan

 

[Major]

This can cause cancer. Feel sorry for australian players. May god protect them

 

[mominsaigol]

This can cause cancer. Feel sorry for australian players. May god protect them

180 AQI? Are they playing cricket in imad wasim's lungs? Jesus christ that's high.

 

[RahulBose]

The delhi AQI is actually a geological issue where the climate plays a huge role creating low pressure area around Delhi.
Delhi is a hard problem to solve.

Other Indian cities have a better AQI.

But I agree, Delhi in winters should be avoided.

 

[RahulBose]

Players should not play if air quality is poor.

Delhi (and possibly other Indian cities too) should not host international cricket until air quality improves.

How biased are you... I mean Godddd

 

[JaDed]

Players should not play if air quality is poor.

Delhi (and possibly other Indian cities too) should not host international cricket until air quality improves.

Guess in your view CT should be moved to UAE as Lahore and Karachi are among most polluted as well.

Also Dhaka surprisingly is among top 3.

 

[JaDed]

How biased are you... I mean Godddd

Don’t take him that seriously, he has a chip on his shoulders.

 

[JaDed]

What do posters think is AQI in Lahore today?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Don’t take him that seriously, he has a chip on his shoulders.

That's understating the problem

 

[cricketjoshila]

Here is an image showing the AQI in Australia V a recent match in India. This image has been circulating the web. The difference in air quality can be seen even in a picture!

Official health advice for conditions in this range of 180 as it was in India recently suggests ceasing activities, or taking more breaks and avoid heavy exertion.

Yet cricketers are expected to go out and perform in an intense manner for many hours depending on the format.

This is a major safety hazard and can even affect player performance in the match. Long term health effects are difficult to measure but one can imagine they aren't good.

Should grounds and boards get an ICC demerit point of cricket takes place in these conditions?
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What is the AQI in Lahore and Karachi?

Should the CT be shifted out of Pakistan?

 

[sweep_shot]

You can check air quality scores of different cities here: https://www.iqair.com/ca/.

Any city which has an AQI score of 150+ shouldn't host cricket or should have indoor stadiums.

 

[cricketjoshila]

What do posters think is AQI in Lahore today?

Dhaka is near 300.

 

[cricketjoshila]

You can check air quality scores of different cities here: https://www.iqair.com/ca/.

Any city which has an AQI score of 150+ shouldn't host cricket or should have indoor stadiums.

When will Bangladesh stop hosting cricket?

 

[sweep_shot]

Dhaka is near 300.

210. That's not near 300. Check: https://www.iqair.com/ca/bangladesh/dhaka.

Anyway, Dhaka shouldn't host cricket or should have indoor stadiums. I am happy to say that as I am not a blind nationalist.

 

[sweep_shot]

Indians and their deflections.

Reminds me of a funny video I recently watched (the video highlights how Indians always make excuses and deflect ).

 

[DeadlyVenom]

One time one of @cricketjoshila medical patients came to him complaining about a high fever

Instead of treating the patient Joshilla listed the rates of fever in Pakistan compared to India, showed the patient some Wikipedia pages of hospitals in India v Pakistan and sent the patient home

 

[cricketjoshila]

210. That's not near 300. Check: https://www.iqair.com/ca/bangladesh/dhaka.

Anyway, Dhaka shouldn't host cricket or should have indoor stadiums. I am happy to say that as I am not a blind nationalist.

 

[cricketjoshila]

One time one of @cricketjoshila medical patients came to him complaining about a high fever

Instead of treating the patient Joshilla listed the rates of fever in Pakistan compared to India, showed the patient some Wikipedia pages of hospitals in India v Pakistan and sent the patient home

Takleef ho rahi hai. That your thread backfired?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Guess in your view CT should be moved to UAE as Lahore and Karachi are among most polluted as well.

Also Dhaka surprisingly is among top 3.

ICC should adopt a policy that over the next 5 years it will be the rule to avoid series in high pollution areas. It may force governments of those countries to act or boards to develop stadiums in less polluted areas.

Moving the champions trophy at the moment is too late given the precedence of playing cricket in poisonous and hazardous conditions set by India. Besides we don't know if the areas will reach 150+ during the tournament.

I would support ICC taking this measure and enforcing rules even if Pakistan is affected. It is just not right to subject athletes to these conditions.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I hope we actually get banned to host the good things for a while because of pollution related issues. In the short term it’s gonna suck for us. Will be humiliating also for the country. But only something like that can result in enough pressure on the policy makers to do something about the situation.

I mean we live in these polluted cities and our life expectancy is down by many years because of this. We will die sooner than people in better weather cities on average so we’re paying the ultimate price anyway. What is cricket in front of it?

 

[sweep_shot]

ICC should adopt a policy that over the next 5 years it will be the rule to avoid series in high pollution areas. It may force governments of those countries to act or boards to develop stadiums in less polluted areas.

Moving the champions trophy at the moment is too late given the precedence of playing cricket in poisonous and hazardous conditions set by India. Besides we don't know if the areas will reach 150+ during the tournament.

I would support ICC taking this measure and enforcing rules even if Pakistan is affected. It is just not right to subject athletes to these conditions.

This is a sensible and practical proposal.

Safety of the players shouldn't be compromised.

 

[cricketjoshila]

ICC should adopt a policy that over the next 5 years it will be the rule to avoid series in high pollution areas. It may force governments of those countries to act or boards to develop stadiums in less polluted areas.

Moving the champions trophy at the moment is too late given the precedence of playing cricket in poisonous and hazardous conditions set by India. Besides we don't know if the areas will reach 150+ during the tournament.

I would support ICC taking this measure and enforcing rules even if Pakistan is affected. It is just not right to subject athletes to these conditions.

Lahore and Rawalpindi have AQI in excess of 150. Dhaka is near 300. They are all hosting or hosted matches just few days back.

So this hilarious attempt of yours to say

India set a precedence to play in hazardous conditions isn't working.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I hope we actually get banned to host the good things for a while because of pollution related issues. In the short term it’s gonna suck for us. Will be humiliating also for the country. But only something like that can result in enough pressure on the policy makers to do something about the situation.

I mean we live in these polluted cities and our life expectancy is down by many years because of this. We will die sooner than people in better weather cities on average so we’re paying the ultimate price anyway. What is cricket in front of it?

Delhi should be banned in winters.

Rest coastal regions are fine.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Dhaka is near 300.

Right now, Delhi 250 and Dhaka 213

 

[sweep_shot]

Right now, Delhi 250 and Dhaka 213

I fully expect Joshila to say Delhi=15, Dhaka=350, Lahore=299.

 

[Major]

One time one of @cricketjoshila medical patients came to him complaining about a high fever

Instead of treating the patient Joshilla listed the rates of fever in Pakistan compared to India, showed the patient some Wikipedia pages of hospitals in India v Pakistan and sent the patient home

POTW POTW POTW

I laughed soo hard at this ) )

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This thread has become hurtful for Indians but it wasn't the intention.

However let's proceed as they have wanted to go titt for that

Anyone show any quotes from a team visiting Pakistan or Bangladesh regarding Air Quality.

I can bring quotes from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and multiple times from England after visiting India. 2023 world cup was played in unhealthy conditions for example. Even Rohit complained.

 

[RexRex]

I don't think cricket should be played in Delhi, the stadium they have there is hideous. Throw in the poor air quality as well.

 

[Varun]

doing their usual whataboutism.

The air quality across vast parts of the sub-continent is atrocious. FACT.

 

[Mas-LFC]

210. That's not near 300. Check: https://www.iqair.com/ca/bangladesh/dhaka.

Anyway, Dhaka shouldn't host cricket or should have indoor stadiums. I am happy to say that as I am not a blind nationalist.

Well said. I personally dislike SBNC, Mirpur, Dhaka, now, am bored of the venue the stadium looks same as 2011, nothing has changed. although it brings most of the money in. More matches should be in Sylhet (no bias lol), CTG with additions of a stadium in Coxs Bazar by the beach, Rajshahi needs stadium upgrading most green city in the country, apparently.
But That bong brother is an ultra blind nationalist.t His nation is perfect basically, to him. Nothing is better than his country nor nothing cannot be worse than his nations cities and towns.

 

[JaDed]

ICC should adopt a policy that over the next 5 years it will be the rule to avoid series in high pollution areas. It may force governments of those countries to act or boards to develop stadiums in less polluted areas.

Moving the champions trophy at the moment is too late given the precedence of playing cricket in poisonous and hazardous conditions set by India. Besides we don't know if the areas will reach 150+ during the tournament.

I would support ICC taking this measure and enforcing rules even if Pakistan is affected. It is just not right to subject athletes to these conditions.

Moving CT isn’t tough, ICC can take a decision today Asian. games only in Lanka or Dubai.

 

[Devadwal]

The delhi AQI is actually a geological issue where the climate plays a huge role creating low pressure area around Delhi.
Delhi is a hard problem to solve.

Other Indian cities have a better AQI.

But I agree, Delhi in winters should be avoided.

Delhi air quality is very bad. government has not taken adequate action to control air pollution.

Our posters don't need to defend anything.

This is entire subcontinent problem but some delusion posters are talking that They don't have Air polution in own country.

 

[BouncerGuy]

If it is like smog and visibility is affected then definitely that place should be avoided.

 

[Thanos]

I've no problem if Delhi is excluded from hosting future matches till conditions improve. It should've happened by now already.
India got tens of other stadiums so wouldn't be an issue.
But can be problematic for nations like Pak where only decent under development stadium located in a city that has almost equally bad AQI.

 

[Hikaru]

Pakistan, North India and Bangladesh ideally shouldnt be holding any sporting events. Air is filthy and not suitable even for a jog, forget a Cricket match.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

No it's not. I still remember Sri Lankan players coming on the field in a test match in Delhi, 2017 wearing face-masks, and throwing up on the boundary.

Similar to how ICC issues demerit points to venues for poor pitches, they should also sanction cricket boards for hosting matches in cities with poor air-quality.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I've no problem if Delhi is excluded from hosting future matches till conditions improve. It should've happened by now already.
India got tens of other stadiums so wouldn't be an issue.
But can be problematic for nations like Pak where only decent under development stadium located in a city that has almost equally bad AQI.

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This issue is also present in Mumbai and Kolkatta based on recent series and tours. I'm not sure of the tens of your stadium and their conditions.

Yet here we are focussing only on Delhi and giving the clean chit to other Indian cities despite various complaints and maligning Pakistan stadia despite no complaints.

Seems legit.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Moving CT isn’t tough, ICC can take a decision today Asian. games only in Lanka or Dubai.

Isn't it a bit irrational that your ( I mean Indian) focus seems to be on moving the champions trophy.

These types of things need time to be rubber stamped and formalised. It cannot be done by the time of CT just to punish Pakistan ( even though currently the pollution complaints by players focus only on India).

I gave the ICC 5 years to pull together a plan because roughly it will take that amount of time and it gives the chance for boards to try to take some mitigating steps.

However perhaps I was wrong and something needs to be done sooner. Let's start from the next T20 world cup. It gives some time for mitigation but also keeps your desired urgency. Win win situation I hope you agree.

 

[Hellion]

This issue is also present in Mumbai and Kolkatta based on recent series and tours. I'm not sure of the tens of your stadium and their conditions.

Yet here we are focussing only on Delhi and giving the clean chit to other Indian cities despite various complaints and maligning Pakistan stadia despite no complaints.

Seems legit.

There's still South Indian venues and Dharamshala etc. to play cricket.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

There's still South Indian venues and Dharamshala etc. to play cricket.

Dharamshala outfield is not okay for international cricket

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Dharamshala outfield is not okay for international cricket

Outfields can be repaid and improved.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I've no problem if Delhi is excluded from hosting future matches till conditions improve. It should've happened by now already.
India got tens of other stadiums so wouldn't be an issue.
But can be problematic for nations like Pak where only decent under development stadium located in a city that has almost equally bad AQI.

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The only Pak cities with major stadiums that struggle with this are Lahore and Multan.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Outfields can be repaid and improved.

When do they plan on doing it? Things were pretty bad till the World Cup

 

[Nikhil_cric]

When do they plan on doing it? Things were pretty bad till the World Cup

What I meant is it can be done pretty easily.

Fog/smog is not an issue when tournaments are held in Feb end/March etc.

So, it won't be an issue for the World T20

 

[Vikram1989]

Dharamshala outfield is not okay for international cricket

It's already repaired .test match was done with out any issues. Stadium is having all the new type of grass unlike a typical sub continent grass which can't survive rain and harsh colder conditions. They stimuated it from south africa Cape town Table Mountain stadium .

Dharamsala to get India’‘s first ‘‘hybrid pitch’‘

‘The Universal’ machine, used in Dharamshala for the hybrid pitch, will be taken to Ahmedabad and Mumbai to create further such pitches. It will remain in India for future projects.

sportstar.thehindu.com

 

[Devadwal]

When do they plan on doing it? Things were pretty bad till the World Cup

Already done.

 

[Thanos]

The only Pak cities with major stadiums that struggle with this are Lahore and Multan.

And other Pak cities with good AQI have stadiums better than Lahore?

 

[Vikram1989]

This thread has potential of kohli vs akmal, overrated sky in t20s etc

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

And other Pak cities with good AQI have stadiums better than Lahore?

Who said anything about better stadiums? I thought we were talking about hosting matches.

Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Karachi have no smog-related issues.

 

[Thanos]

Who said anything about better stadiums? I thought we were talking about hosting matches.

Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Karachi have no smog-related issues.

So do India. We got many stadiums other than Delhi that can host internationals.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

So do India. We got many stadiums other than Delhi that can host internationals.

This issue has been reported by players in Mumbai and Kolkatta too.

 

[Thanos]

This issue is also present in Mumbai and Kolkatta based on recent series and tours. I'm not sure of the tens of your stadium and their conditions.

Yet here we are focussing only on Delhi and giving the clean chit to other Indian cities despite various complaints and maligning Pakistan stadia despite no complaints.

Seems legit.

Even if we exclude Mumbai, Kolkata and few more venues if any parameter is set for AQI, we still have Bangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Lucknow, Ahemdabad, Dharmshala, Indore and many others.

It's not about India or Pak but you are definitely trying to do that. You are conveniently ignoring Lahore's AQI. Just watch highlights of Rachin getting injured. The pictures aren't different from Delhi's.

So I've no doubt that a country like Pak which doesn't have too many stadiums will definitely have some problems to host international games if AQI is considered.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

So do India. We got many stadiums other than Delhi that can host internationals.

I recall Root saying he was having trouble breathing due to the poor air quality when England played South Africa in the World Cup. In Kolkata there have been complaints about the air-quality aswell. And I'm sure it will be an issue in other Indian cities with high populations and high levels of pollution.

 

[Hikaru]

And other Pak cities with good AQI have stadiums better than Lahore?

They don't have cities with good AQI to host matches, as much as they would like to deny it. The whole stretch from Pakistan to Bangladesh except hilly regions is cursed when it comes to air quality.

Oct to March is a time Cricket should be kept away from these regions. Sounds harsh but that's how bad things are.

 

[Devadwal]

Is it fair to play under presidential security?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Even if we exclude Mumbai, Kolkata and few more venues if any parameter is set for AQI, we still have Bangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Lucknow, Ahemdabad, Dharmshala, Indore and many others.

It's not about India or Pak but you are definitely trying to do that. You are conveniently ignoring Lahore's AQI. Just watch highlights of Rachin getting injured. The pictures aren't different from Delhi's.

So I've no doubt that a country like Pak which doesn't have too many stadiums will definitely have some problems to host international games if AQI is considered.

If ICC gives boards 5 years or whatever to sort things out then boards will be forced to act.

At the moment because of lack of punishment India is regularly making players play in poisonous conditions.

And let's accept that Lahore is equally bad ( despite no complaints). If there is a rule that after 5 years stadiums in cities in AQI will result in the home board being fined or something then it will give PCB some motivation to focus on development elsewhere and India can move matches to these tailor made first world stadiums they have to hand ( but never seem to host matches in)

There is no need to make everything into a contest.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Even if we exclude Mumbai, Kolkata and few more venues if any parameter is set for AQI, we still have Bangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Lucknow, Ahemdabad, Dharmshala, Indore and many others.

It's not about India or Pak but you are definitely trying to do that. You are conveniently ignoring Lahore's AQI. Just watch highlights of Rachin getting injured. The pictures aren't different from Delhi's.

So I've no doubt that a country like Pak which doesn't have too many stadiums will definitely have some problems to host international games if AQI is considered.

You are the one who is making this about Pakistan v India by getting defensive about the obviously horrendous air-quality in certain Indian cities.

And if that happens then good. Maybe that will finally make the Pakistan government take this issue seriously. The issue here is the well-being of the players, which should be paramount.

Btw, matches in Lahore never had players wearing face-masks and throwing up on the boundary.

 

[Hikaru]

Even if we exclude Mumbai, Kolkata and few more venues if any parameter is set for AQI, we still have Bangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Lucknow, Ahemdabad, Dharmshala, Indore and many others.

It's not about India or Pak but you are definitely trying to do that. You are conveniently ignoring Lahore's AQI. Just watch highlights of Rachin getting injured. The pictures aren't different from Delhi's.

So I've no doubt that a country like Pak which doesn't have too many stadiums will definitely have some problems to host in

Last World Cup in November pretty much demonstrated that. That's the time pollution peaks and Southern part of India was the only real place left where international matches could be held without major health concerns.

 

[emranabbas]

What is the AQI in Lahore and Karachi?

Should the CT be shifted out of Pakistan?

Lahore and karachi both better than India in terms of air quality maybe shift wc26 in lahore

 

[Devadwal]

Is it fair to play under presidential security?

Haanji Op @DeadlyVenom

 

[Varun]

The first step in defeating a problem is to acknowledge it.

But all I see are my fellow Indians indulging in whataboutism.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Haanji Op @DeadlyVenom

I ignore people who make light of terrorism.

If I was to crack similar jokes you would cry and join the queue of writing letters to your government.

Please stick to the topic. If serious health issues results in nothing but trolling from you then I think your mind is more polluted than your cities.

 

[Thanos]

You are the one who is making this about Pakistan v India by getting defensive about the obviously horrendous air-quality in certain Indian cities.

And if that happens then good. Maybe that will finally make the Pakistan government take this issue seriously. The issue here is the well-being of the players, which should be paramount.

Btw, matches in Lahore never had players wearing face-masks and throwing up on the boundary.

I mentioned Lahore as an example for the point that countries like Pak (add BD-Dhaka as well) may face problems in hosting matches if AQI is considered, you started defending it even though we all know that Lahore suffers from same problem. When someone mentioned Dharmashala for better AQI, you had problem with the pitch which can be easily fixed.
So I doubt it's me who is making it India vs Pak.

Anyway I've no problem if matches are not hosted in cities where air quality is not good. Be it any city from India, Pak or BD.

P.S. - you play against SL even on a hill station, they'll have all the problems like throwing up, headache, cramps, physio running in and out to draw or blame a loss. Lol

 

[Devadwal]

I ignore people who make light of terrorism.

If I was to crack similar jokes you would cry and join the queue of writing letters to your government.

Please stick to the topic. If serious health issues results in nothing but trolling from you then I think your mind is more polluted than your cities.

Remembered myhow you run away from " Reality of richest boards" Thread.

 

[Hikaru]

You can check air quality scores of different cities here: https://www.iqair.com/ca/.

Any city which has an AQI score of 150+ shouldn't host cricket or should have indoor stadiums.

Only real post that looks at a tangible solution. Anything above 150 and the place doesn't deserve an international match.

Would have ideally made it 100, but this practically takes away Cricket from Asia half the year.

 

[Vikram1989]

i guess North East will be perfect.I see lowest aqi cities with almost 50 aqi are in Karnataka and tamilnadu.surprisingly benaras is there and a new stadium is coming there.

 

[Hikaru]

Lahore and karachi both better than India in terms of air quality maybe shift wc26 in lahore

You know these things can be measured at any point, right? There are atleast 10-15 international cricket stadiums in India with far better air quality than the mentioned places.

 

[Hikaru]

i guess North East will be perfect.I see lowest aqi cities with almost 50 aqi are in Karnataka and tamilnadu.surprisingly benaras is there and a new stadium is coming there.

Northeast, South and whatever happened to the Dehradun stadium. These places should take over from the usual places like Delhi, Mohali, Kanpur atleast in certain months.

Is that a priority for BCCI though? I am not so sure.

 

[Vikram1989]

You know these things can be measured at any point, right? There are atleast 10-15 international cricket stadiums in India with far better air quality than the mentioned places.

Most of the ppers dont get why we are a sub continent. They think everything is delhi.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I mentioned Lahore as an example for the point that countries like Pak (add BD-Dhaka as well) may face problems in hosting matches if AQI is considered, you started defending it even though we all know that Lahore suffers from same problem. When someone mentioned Dharmashala for better AQI, you had problem with the pitch which can be easily fixed.
So I doubt it's me who is making it India vs Pak.

Anyway I've no problem if matches are not hosted in cities where air quality is not good. Be it any city from India, Pak or BD.

P.S. - you play against SL even on a hill station, they'll have all the problems like throwing up, headache, cramps, physio running in and out to draw or blame a loss. Lol

Oh okay, so you're alright attributing Rachin getting head in the forehead to air pollution based on what you think the air quality in Lahore was that night. Nevermind the fact that not even the Indian propoganda news outlets have come up with this theory.

But when players come out wearing face masks in smog so thick you can barely see anything through the TV screen and they began throwing up on the boundary you think other factors are at play? It's funny how the irony of your comments is completely lost on you.

But yeah, why don't you tell me about how you are not defending India here lol.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What air pollution problem bro? Mumbai is the cleanest city in the world

Joe Root on poor air quality at Cricket World Cup match: ‘It was like eating air’

Joe Root’s comments come as temperatures in Mumbai reached 35C during the match – with smog making matters worse

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Thanos]

Oh okay, so you're alright attributing Rachin getting head in the forehead to air pollution based on what you think the air quality in Lahore was that night. Nevermind the fact that not even the Indian propoganda news outlets have come up with this theory.

Tell me where I attributed air quality for Rachin's injury?

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

I have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to pollution. If AQI is above a certain threshold, say 30, no sporting competition should be held in that city zero exceptions.

This may look like a short term disaster but it will be a long term blessing that will change the entire sub continent.

1. Take games away from Dehli/Lahore if AQI is bad
2. BCCI/PCB create stadiums somewhere else where there's less pollution
3. Dehli/ Lahore get a kick up their backside so they work on having better AQI (more trees, air filters, clean energy)
4. AQI improves, quality of life of people improves
5. Dehli/Lahore get cricket back
6. Repeat cycle if AQI worsens again

Win - Win scenario

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to pollution. If AQI is above a certain threshold, say 30, no sporting competition should be held in that city zero exceptions.

This may look like a short term disaster but it will be a long term blessing that will change the entire sub continent.

1. Take games away from Dehli/Lahore if AQI is bad
2. BCCI/PCB create stadiums somewhere else where there's less pollution
3. Dehli/ Lahore get a kick up their backside so they work on having better AQI (more trees, air filters, clean energy)
4. AQI improves, quality of life of people improves
5. Dehli/Lahore get cricket back
6. Repeat cycle if AQI worsens again

Win - Win scenario

30 is impossible in subcontinent bro but apart from that you are spot on. It will need to start as @sweep_shot suggested from 150 then slowly work downwards

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

30 is impossible in subcontinent bro but apart from that you are spot on. It will need to start as @sweep_shot suggested from 150 then slowly work downwards

Bro that was just an example for a number. Whatever number that is safe for humans must be used.

I see EU / US cities having single digit AQI & then I see Pak & the lowest number is greater than the average of Bradman. We ourselves think about us as children of a lesser god, kia gila krna kisi aur say.

 

[emranabbas]

You know these things can be measured at any point, right? There are atleast 10-15 international cricket stadiums in India with far better air quality than the mentioned places.

Can you name them?

 

[SpiritOf1903]

It's a health hazard

 

[Bhaijaan]

Pakistan, North India and Bangladesh ideally shouldnt be holding any sporting events. Air is filthy and not suitable even for a jog, forget a Cricket match.

North Bharat is huge. Kashmir, Himachal etc are all north. Actually the real north. They’re beautiful, clean and safe for human settlement.

It’s the cursed city of Dilli Sultanat where empires rise and fall. The city of conquerors, travelers, merchants, refugees.

The city’s golden years are now recorded in the past forever. Just historic romanticism is left. The modern metropolis of Delhi is an absolute crap city .

Extreme population explosion, poverty, lack of comparable cities in the vicinity, extremely corrupt leaders and officials, and a general lack of civic sense is all the combination of all the worst possible ingredients to make a broken metropolis beyond repair.

In smaller pockets of Delhi you can still get a taste of all the best things money can offer. But a great city is one which is great overall for the rich and poor and Delhi fails there.