ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh cancel training session ahead of Sri Lanka clash due to poor AQI in Delhi
ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh cancel training session ahead of Sri Lanka clash due to poor AQI in Delhi
Bangladesh cricket team cancelled their training session in Delhi on Friday (Nov 3) after poor Air Quality Index (AQI) prevented them from taking guards at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The national capital has been going through a poor weather index that has resulted in schools and colleges being shut down. Bangladesh, who are in Delhi for the ODI World Cup clash had withdrawn from the warm-up plans. Team director Khaled Mahmud confirmed the news of the postponement of the training session due to the AQI.
Bangladesh cancel training
"We actually had a training session today, but due to worsening conditions, we didn't take the chance," Mahmud said.
"We have two more training days. Some of us developed coughing, so there's a risk factor. We don't want to get sick. We don't know if things will improve, but we have training tomorrow. We want all the players to be fit for the important game coming up on November 6."
The AQI during winter time has been a major issue in recent years in the national capital. The AQI level on Thursday roseabove 400, with several places in Delhi going for a shut-in.
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Bangladesh had their training session from 6 pm to 9 pm on Friday.
They will also have a training session on Saturday which is also in the evening, while on Sunday they are scheduled to train from 2 pm.
If the AQI level does not improve in the coming days, it could be a huge problem for fans to attend events in Delhi.
The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh is the last match in Delhi in the ODI World Cup before the action shifts to knockouts.
Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 31) became the first team to be officially eliminated from the semifinal race when they lost to Pakistan by seven wickets.
Their only win of the tournament came against Afghanistan in their first match after which they lost six consecutive matches at the big tournament.