With the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 2023 match just hours away, the air quality in Delhi is perilous. According to the ICC’s guidelines, an AQI (air quality index) score under 200 is considered safe for cricket. Delhi’s AQI is well above 400 as the match approaches. In light of this situation, can the ICC ethically mandate players to participate in a World Cup match amidst such hazardous conditions? This question looms large, given the severe air pollution in Delhi. Players from both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were compelled to cancel their practice sessions due to the air quality issue. Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha mentioned that some of the players have asthma and are not willing to take unnecessary risks by practicing. Read: Bangladesh to face Sri Lanka amid pollution concerns in Delhi As players express their reluctance to practice, it raises critical questions about the ICC's stance on player participation in such conditions. The ICC and BCCI staff on the ground are set to closely monitor the air quality leading up to the match. Following their assessment, they will consult with the medical teams of both teams. If they determine that the match can proceed safely, the toss will take place on time. However, if the air quality poses a significant health risk, they will adopt a wait-and-see approach, similar to protocols followed in cases of rain or a wet outfield. ESPNcricinfo reported that the ICC is seeking advice from a lung specialist to define safe air quality levels for cricket matches. However, establishing specific benchmarks for safe air quality proves challenging due to the varying cardiovascular demands of different cricketing positions on the field. Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Zaman ton leads Pakistan home vs New Zealand For instance, a fast bowler experiences higher cardiovascular stress compared to a spinner. This indicates that identical air quality conditions may not be equally safe for both fast bowlers and spinners. The assessment becomes considerably more intricate in this regard.

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 179 at 08:53 am Thursday, Dhaka ranked 3rd in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. Pakistan’s Lahore and India’s Delhi occupied the first and second spots, with AQI scores of 260 and 235, respectively. An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’ while between 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and 301–400 is 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents. Thanks to continued rain, Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’ The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon. After days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Dhaka’s air 5th worst in the world this morning As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections. Thanks to rain, Dhaka's air quality 'good' this morning

Dhaka ranked third on the global list of cities with the worst air quality this morning (October 09, 2023). The air in Dhaka city was classified as 'unhealthy' with an AQI score of 158 at 9:15 am. Pakistan's Lahore and India's Mumbai occupied the first and second spots on the list, with AQI scores of 182 and 160, respectively. Read: Bangladeshis, Indians, Nepalis and Pakistanis expected to live 5 years less due to air pollution: AQLI An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', while 201–300 is 'very unhealthy', and 301+ is 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents. The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. Read: Urgent, coordinated actions needed to curb air pollution in South Asia: World Bank The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Read: Air pollution 2nd biggest cause of deaths in Bangladesh in 2019, cost about 3.9-4.4% of GDP: World Bank As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka's air quality has been categorised as ‘unhealthy’ this morning (October 7, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 153 at 9:05 am, Dhaka ranked 5th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. India’s Delhi, Indonesia’s Jakarta and Pakistan’s Lahore occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 178, 169 and 168, respectively. An AQI between 150 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. After days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Dhaka’s air 5th worst in the world this morning In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon. Thanks to continued rain, Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’ Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections. Dhaka's air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning

The air quality in Dhaka was marked as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning (September 18, 2023), despite rain in parts of the capital last night. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 108 at 8:30 am, Dhaka ranked 8th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, according to IQAir. Read: Govt working to protect ozone layer: Shahab Uddin Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, Kuching of Malaysia and China's Shanghai occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 158, 156 and 134, respectively. An AQI between 51 and 100 is considered 'moderate', AQI between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy', and between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone. Read: UN Secretary General calls for enhanced global cooperation for clean air Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka's air quality was marked as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' this morning (September 16, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 136 at 9:01 am, Dhaka ranked 6th on the list of cities worldwide with worst air quality, according to IQAir. Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Indonesia’s Jakarta and China’s Beijing occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 171, 159 and 156, respectively. Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning An AQI between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy’, particularly for sensitive groups. Similarly, an AQI between 151 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy' while between 201-300 is ‘very unhealthy', and 301-400 is 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents. AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, is used by government agencies to inform people how safe or polluted the air of a certain city is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. Dhaka's air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone. Dhaka's air quality continues to be 'moderate' Dhaka has long grappled with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in the winter and improves during the monsoon.

Dhaka's air quality was in the ‘moderate’ zone this morning (September 12, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 96 at 8:30 am, Dhaka today ranked 13th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’ with an acceptable air quality. However, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Read: UN Secretary General calls for enhanced global cooperation for clean air Iraq’s Baghdad, Indonesia's Jakarta and Kuching of Malaysia occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 217, 154 and 153, respectively. An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’, particularly for sensitive groups. Similarly, an AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be ‘poor’, while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks to residents. In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants – Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone. Read: Bangladeshis, Indians, Nepalis and Pakistanis expected to live 5 years less due to air pollution: AQLI Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon. Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Read more: Bangladeshis, Indians, Nepalis and Pakistanis expected to live 5 years less due to air pollution: AQLI

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the ‘moderate’ zone this morning (September 11, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 88 at 9:20 am, Dhaka ranked 15th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. South Africa's Johannesburg, Dubai of the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia's Jakarta occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 165, 161 and 157, respectively. Read: Bangladeshis, Indians, Nepalis and Pakistanis expected to live 5 years less due to air pollution: AQLI An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’ with acceptable air quality. However, there may be a health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone. Read: Lack of awareness a serious risk on pollution: CPD Dhaka has long grappled with air pollution issues. Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year.

Dhaka's air quality was marked as ‘moderate’ this morning (September 10, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 88 at 8:20 am, Dhaka ranked 14th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. South Africa’s Johannesburg, Iraq’s Baghdad and Vietnam’s Hanoi occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 162, 161 and 155, respectively. Read: Dhaka’s air unhealthy for sensitive groups this morning An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, AQI between 101 and 150 is considered 'unhealthy', AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon. Read: Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' Friday morning Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections. Read more: Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning

Dhaka's air quality was marked as ‘moderate’ this morning (September 7, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 57 at 9:13 am, Dhaka ranked 27th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. Qatar’s Doha, China’s Beijing and Pakistan’s Lahore occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 185, 162 and 159, respectively. Dhaka's air quality still in 'moderate' range this morning An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, AQI between 101 and 150 is considered 'unhealthy', AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone. Dhaka's air quality remains in the 'moderate' range Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon. Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. Dhaka's air quality still in 'moderate' range this morning As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.