New Delhi | Jagran Sports Desk: Bangladesh head coach Russel Domingo admitted that the current smoggy conditions in Delhi are not perfect to play but said that ‘no one’s dying’ as pollution is an issue in their country as well.
He also said that getting exposed to poor air quality in India is not a big shock to them as it is for some other countries.
"We know the Sri Lankans struggled last time and look there's a bit of pollution in Bangladesh as well, so it's a not a massive shock unlike some other countries. The players have just got on with the game and haven't complained too much about it," Domingo told reporters on Friday.
"It's only three hours so it's going to be easy. There maybe scratchy eyes, sore throat but that's ok. No one is dying," he added.
Several Bangladesh players, including Al Amin, Abu Hider Rony and team's spin consultant Daniel Vettori, were seen wearing masks during their fielding session this morning. However, they removed their masks after the situation got better.
He also admitted that the situation is not ideal and it's same for both teams.
"There's no breeze but obviously not perfect weather with the smog. But it same for both teams. Not perfect, not ideal but you can't complaint about and get on with the game," the coach said.
The pollution level in Delhi-NCR on Friday entered the ‘severe’ category after which the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority to declared a public health emergency.
Meanwhile, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday made it clear that match will not be cancelled at the last minute but promised practical scheduling in future, hinting that North India venues may not considered for matches post Diwali.
(With PTI inputs)