In a significant development that has sparked nationwide discussion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted the knockout matches of the Men’s U-23 One-Day Tournament from Delhi to Mumbai due to deteriorating air quality in the national capital. With Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently slipping from "very poor" to "severe" levels, the decision underscores growing concerns around player safety, public health, and the future of outdoor sports in polluted metros.

This move, prompted by alarming forecasts from the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Air Quality Early Warning System, marks another instance of cricket being forced to adapt to environmental challenges — a trend that continues to impact scheduling and match logistics across India.

Delhi Air Pollution Reache

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