{
  "id": 17838425,
  "title": "Delhi Air Pollution: DDCA Requests BCCI To Shift India Vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI From Arun Jaitley Stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/delhi-air-pollution-ddca-requests-bcci-to-shift-india-vs-sri-lanka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:59:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/delhi-air-pollution-ddca-requests-bcci-to-shift-india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-from-arun-jaitley-stadium"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi, November 2: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may have to relocate the first One-Day International (ODI) between India and Sri Lanka from the Arun Jaitley Stadium due to persistent air pollution concerns. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has formally requested the BCCI to move the match scheduled for December 13 from the national capital's Arun Jaitley Stadium. The DDCA cited high pollution levels as one of the reasons for their request, particularly during the winter months when Delhi often experiences severe air quality issues. The ongoing renovation work at the stadium is also viewed as a potential obstacle, as it raises questions about the venue's capacity to accommodate an international cricket fixture. As of now, the BCCI has not officially announced an alternative venue for the match, which is set to be part of Sri Lanka's tour of India.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, November 2: The first One-Day International (ODI) between India and Sri Lanka is likely to be moved out of Delhi as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) reportedly asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to shift the December 13 match from the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Pollution According to a report by Cricbuzz , the DDCA has written to the BCCI,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}