Visitors wear gas masks to counter pollution in Delhi

This is first of its kind where an international team is facing problems due to prevailing pollution level in the national capital.

The visitors complained of burning sensation in their eyes and breathing problems.

The visibility has been low from the first day of third and final Test here in Delhi

This is certain to affect Delhi’s chances of hosting international matches in near future.

One of the rarest incidents took place when the players walked on to the field after the lunch break for the second session.

Most of the Sri Lankan players were seen wearing anti-pollution mask to counter the increasing pollution in Delhi

India dominated the first session on Day 2 by adding 129 runs to the overnight score to take the hosts to 500/5 at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi.