Lucknow, Dec. 17 -- Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said that the fourth T20 International Cricket match between India and South Africa did not take place on Wednesday because Delhi's pollution had reached Lucknow. He said it was not fog but 'smog' that caused the abandonment. He further advised people to cover their faces due to the pollution in the capital.

Through his official X handle, he said, "Delhi's pollution has now reached Lucknow as well. That's why the international cricket match scheduled to be held in Lucknow is not taking place. Actually, the reason for this is not fog, but smog. The parks we built for Lucknow's pure air are now being ruined by the BJP government, which wants to organise investment events there. BJP ...