REUTERS/Altaf Hussain/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNEW DELHI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Asthmatic Bangladesh cricketers remained indoors while Sri Lankan players wore masks as poor air quality in smog-shrouded New Delhi remained the talking point ahead of Monday's World Cup clash between the two nations.
"Our doctor is keeping a close eye on the players," Hathurusinghe told reporters on Sunday.
"Some of the players didn't turn up for practice as they are asthmatic, so they stayed indoors.
"Team selection won't depend on air quality.
Most of the Sri Lankan players wore masks when they arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the afternoon.
Persons:
Altaf Hussain, Chandika Hathurusinghe, Hathurusinghe, Skipper Kusal Mendis, Mendis, they've, Amlan Chakraborty, David Goodman, Pritha
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REUTERS, Asthmatic, Sri, Bangladesh, Indian, International Cricket Council, ICC, Arun, Thomson
Locations:
New Delhi, India, DELHI, Asthmatic Bangladesh, Sri Lankan, Delhi, Sri Lanka