ICC World Cup 2023: BCCI Informs ICC That No Fireworks Will Be On Display In Air Polluted Cities Mumbai And Delhi - Report

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Fireworks have been on display in the night skies in few venues of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, but BCCI has reportedly informed ICC the same may not be the case in air polluted cities like Mumbai and Delhi.

According to an Indian Express report, BCCI has taken the call to cancel fireworks display during the World Cup matches in the two cities on a day when Bombay High Court took note of Mumbai's worsening air quality and initiated suo motu proceedings.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has said the Indian cricket board is committed to combating environmental issues and does not want to add to the pollution level with fireworks during the World Cup matches in the two cities.

"I took up the matter formally with the ICC and there won't be any fireworks display in Mumbai and Delhi, which can add to the pollution level. The Board is committed to combating environmental issues and will always place the interest of our fans and stakeholders at the forefront," Shah told The Indian Express.

While India take on Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (November 2), Asian rivals Bangladesh and Sri Lanka lock horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi next week on Monday (November 6).

The air quality has been poor in Delhi for the past few years. In fact, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category for the fifth straight day on Wednesday (November 1) as the overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 373, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Meanwhile, the air quality has improved from severe to moderate in Mumbai, where AQI was at 132 on Wednesday (November 1) morning, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

According to AQI monitoring chart, an AQI between 0 and 50 is termed 'good', between 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and an AQI beyond 400 AQI is 'severe'.