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Pakistan vs West Indies Test delayed due to high pollution levels

The Pakistan vs West Indies Test was delayed on Friday due to high pollution levels that led to poor visibility in the field.

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PAKISTAN VS WEST INDIES FIRST TEST DELAYED DUE TO FOG: PCB

The Pakistan vs West Indies first Test was delayed due to fog prevailing over the skies caused by high levels of pollution in Multan.

Furthermore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to halt preparations for the Test for the players and fans’ safety.

Moreover, winter smog is currently experienced in Pakistan at this time of the year.

“The visibility has been affected due to fog so the toss has been delayed,” the PCB said in a statement.

“Once the visibility improves, the two umpires will inspect the conditions,” it added.

1st Test – Pakistan vs West Indies

Toss delayed due to bad weather (fog) at Multan Cricket Stadium. Umpires will inspect the ground conditions at 9.30 am #PAKvWI | #RedBallRumble

— PCB Live Scores (@TheRealPCB_Live) January 17, 2025

MONITORING SITE DESCRIBES CURRENT AIR QUALITY AS ‘UNHEALTHY’

Moreover, a monitoring site described the current air quality in Pakistan s “unhealthy.”

Furthermore, IQAir warned that Multan’s conditions are “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”

It added that the air quality may still escalate for the worse within the day.

Pakistan is hosting the two-match Test series as part of the World Test Championship’s third cycle (2023-25).

Pakistan is currently listed at eighth followed by West Indies for the ninth and last position.

MASOOD CITES CRUCIAL ROLE OF HOME CONDITIONS IN TESTS

Furthermore, Pakistan batsman Shan Masood cited the crucial role of home conditions in Tests which the hosts should make the most of it.

Moreover, the 35-year-old Kuwait City native expects hids teammates to take advantage of their playing style and prepation to adapt to the pitch.

“Home conditions are very important in Test cricket,” Masood said.

“We’ve adopted a certain style of play and pitch preparation, and we want to take the momentum of the England series forward,” he added.

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite cited the similar conditions in Islamabad.

He noted a warm-up game was held there, which was something that benefits their team.

The Barbadian cricketer said his teammates “have acclimatized and looking forward to the Tests.”