Winter Cricket Woes: Tharoor Calls for South India Matches

Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, suggests that cricket matches scheduled between mid-December to mid-January be held in south India to avoid northern region fog, ensuring better visibility and fan satisfaction.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged the BCCI to schedule cricket matches during the winter months in southern India rather than the north, citing poor visibility due to fog as a major concern.

His comments follow the cancellation of a T20 match between India and South Africa in Lucknow due to severe smog conditions that made playing impossible. Tharoor, a dedicated cricket enthusiast, emphasized the need for strategic scheduling to avoid disappointing fans.

Highlighting Thiruvananthapuram's readiness to host games and the relatively clear weather in the south, Tharoor pressed for a shift in venue during fog-heavy months. He also noted that the women's cricket team is already set to play in the south later in December, reinforcing the region's suitability.

(With inputs from agencies.)