Sarfaraz Khan and Mumbai stars forced to wear masks in Ranji Trophy match vs Delhi due to pollution

In a shocking and unusual sight at the MCA Cricket Ground, Mumbai stars were spotted wearing protective masks while fielding during their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash against Delhi on January 29.

Mumbai’s Sarfaraz Khan and Himanshu Singh were the first two players to shield themselves from the choking pollution and dust from nearby construction work, turning heads of everyone during the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash on Thursday.

Mumbai players play with masks amid choking air during Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash

The air quality was so poor that even Musheer Khan, another Mumbai player, joined the precaution, stepping onto the field with a mask.

Pollution forces #MusheerKhan to wear a mask too! https://t.co/Zk0IbYz6Rf

— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) January 29, 2026

The pollution and nearby construction has ensured Mumbai players wear mask while playing #RanjiTrophy game. pic.twitter.com/ZM5F6HbLLi

— Devendra Pandey (@pdevendra) January 29, 2026

Two players of #MumbaiRanjiTrophy team are wearing mask while fielding. #SarfarazKhan and #HimanshuSingh

— Devendra Pandey (@pdevendra) January 29, 2026

This incident has sparked conversations about the growing impact of urban pollution on sports, with many calling for urgent attention to protect players’ health during cricket matches, especially when the games are hosted in polluted cities.

To be continued….

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Author: Rashmi Wasnik