Pollution controversy overshadowed the Mumbai vs Delhi Ranji Trophy match at BKC as Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer were seen walking out wearing masks. Rising air quality concerns sparked debate during the high-profile domestic clash, raising fresh questions over player safety. Mumbai players Sarfaraz and Musheer Khan, along with Himanshu Singh, were seen fielding with masks at the Sharad Pawar Academy in Mumbai, also known as the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) Cricket Ground. Witnesses at the venue indicated that the unusual choice by the home team players was due to construction activities surrounding the stadium, which is located in a high-end area recognized as the business center of the Maximum City. But new construction work is being carried out here and because of that the players were feeling the pollution and having issues with breathing, so they put those on," Mumbai player Mohit Avashti said.

Source: dna January 29, 2026 19:57 UTC