However, this is not because of the current problem of pollution but a result of BCCI's rotation policy. Therefore, Kotla may or may not be in line for a Test match before 2020, a PTI reports said quoting a senior BCCI official. "As per the rotation policy, Kotla has now got its Test match and in November it got an ODI. He was one of the rare Lankan players not wearing a mask. The Indian players, however, did not need anti-pollution masks during the 135 odd overs they fielded on Monday.
Source: dna December 05, 2017 10:36 UTC