He did not need a mask," India bowling coach Bharat Arun had said, appearing to query the visiting team's need to wear masks on the ground. Nagpur-based Rajesh Swarnakar, secretary of the Indian Chest Society, said people susceptible to allergies are likelier to experience exacerbation of symptoms when breathing poor-quality air. "Also, it would be wrong to compare the players with the 20,000 people in the stands, because players on the field experience extra physiological loads on their lungs," Swarnarkar said. The Sri Lankans said that several of their players had complained of breathing difficulties and three had vomited in the dressing room after leaving the field during the Indian innings. The Indians did not complain about the smog.

Source: The Telegraph December 03, 2017 21:11 UTC