Amit Mishra posts picture of smog-hit Ranji Trophy match

Indian cricketer Amit Mishra has posted a picture of the impact of smog in the Ranji Trophy match featuring Haryana and Rajasthan in Lahli. NCR has been facing the terrible consequences of the smog and as it looks like, it has created an impact in Haryana too. Mishra-led Haryana side are in a comfortable position, having taken a lead of 254 runs till lunch on day 4.

The hosts scored 223 in the first innings and went on to shatter the Rajasthan line-up as the visitors faltered for 150. Ajit Chahal scalped three wickets while skipper Mishra bagged figures of 2/27. After taking a solid lead, Haryana played cautiously, as Shivam Chauhan top scored with 65 while RP Sharma and Mishra currently batting on 25 and 4 respectively.

Mishra posts picture of smog-hit Haryana

Earlier in the day, Mishra tweeted: “this is the condition today @ lahli. Hope we will get some play today.” Haryana will look to post a daunting total and then have a go at the Rajasthan batters once again. The proceedings were delayed even during the first day of the match due to fog.

Threat to mankind

Many citizens have faced fatal accidents while schools and colleges were shut down for a brief period. The current scenario looks harmful and poses a huge threat to the mankind. Senior Consultant Chest Medicine Dr. Neeraj Jain from Sir Gangaram Hospital told ANI, “Air pollution consists of visible physical matter, invisible physical matter and chemicals in the form of gases. These affect the respiratory passage beginning from the nose, throat, sinuses – all the way to the lungs.”

“The air we breathe is mainly from the layer around 10 feet above the ground and inhaling directly in this air with a mask can result in life-threatening diseases like cancers, heart disease, kidney disease and others in over a period of time,” Jain added.