60% of India breathes toxic air: Study, Gambhir under fire after India lose Test series to SA

A new study from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) indicates a national air quality crisis in India, with 60% of districts now breathing toxic air. Pollution hotspots are expanding beyond Delhi, with cities like Mumbai considering stringent GRAP Stage 4 measures. The issue has prompted reactions from public figures, including Chief Justice of India Suryakant, who mentioned facing personal breathing problems. The programme also examines the Indian men's Test cricket team's performance under Head Coach Gautam Gambhir. Following two home series whitewashes in the last 13 months against New Zealand and South Africa, questions arise about Gambhir's strategies and the BCCI's focus on IPL over red-ball cricket. Gambhir has stated that the blame lies with everyone, starting with himself, as experts debate the root cause of the team's recent struggles.