In an unprecedented turn of events, the embattled Sri Lankan cricket team on Sunday held up proceedings in the third Test against India, complaining of poor air quality and forced the hosts to declare its innings. BCCI acting president CK Khanna said, "If 20,000 people in the stands did not have problem and the Indian team did not face any issue, I wonder why Sri Lankan team made a big fuss. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality has been rated as very poor . Sri Lankan players halted the proceedings thrice between 12:32 pm to 12:49 pm for 17 minutes after which they were convinced to start proceedings. The BCCI has never been forced to shift the venue of a Test match as the air quality improves during the month of December.

Source: dna December 03, 2017 10:24 UTC