The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted the knockout stage of its annual men’s Under-23 one-day tournament from Delhi to Mumbai, citing serious air-pollution concerns in the capital, according to reports.

The decision affects the knockout segment of the competition, which was originally scheduled to be held in Delhi. Instead, the BCCI has verbally requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to prepare to host all knockout fixtures from 25 November to 1 December, The Indian Express reported.

Air-quality indices in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have recently dipped into the ‘very poor’ and even ‘severe’ categories, raising significant health risks for athletes, officials and spectators alike. Delhi's air quality slightly improved on Friday morning,

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