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'No Lightshow And...' - Jay Shah Takes Major Step For IND vs SL & Some Other WC Games

image-lofe0dh5The light show and fireworks have been a regular feature at WC23 (Twitter)

No light show and fireworks will be on display for the remaining matches of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai and Delhi, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed amidst rising pollution levels in the country. 

Keeping in mind the drowning Air Quality Index (AQI) at the onset of the festive season of Diwali, Shah told cricket fans on Wednesday (November 1) that there won't be any fireworks and light spectacle witnessed during the coming India-Sri Lanka match at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. 

The light show and fireworks display have added to the fanfare and sense of occasion about the World Cup, emerging as a point of attraction and memorable experience for cricket lovers during matches of the ongoing tournament. 

However, with AQI on a freefall in the two metro cities, a decision has been made in cognition with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to eliminate what could add to the worsening environmental issue in the country. 


No Fireworks, Light-Show For Remaining World Cup Games In Mumbai, Delhi

Speaking to the press, Shah said he raised the matter personally to the ICC top brass and that a final decision has been made to combat the environmental issue by completely doing away with the fireworks and light shows that have been integral to matches of the ongoing World Cup. 

"I took up the matter formally with the ICC and there won’t be any fireworks display in Mumbai and Delhi, which can add to the pollution level. The Board is committed to combating environmental issues and will always place the interest of our fans and stakeholders at the forefront," Jay Shah was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. 

Notably, the decision was made ahead of the India-Sri Lanka match in Mumbai after the Bombay High Court took suo motu cognisance of the deteriorating AQI in the city over the past few weeks in what is the beginning of the festive season in India. 

"The BCCI acknowledges the urgent concern surrounding air quality in both Mumbai and New Delhi," Shah said. "While we strive to host the ICC World Cup in a manner befitting the celebration of cricket, we remain steadfast in our commitment to prioritising the health and safety of all our stakeholders."