Fog Shrouds Lucknow T20I: India-SA Match Abandoned, Fans Demand Refunds Amid Pollution Debate

• The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned due to "excessive fog" without a ball bowled.
• Fans demanded refunds from the BCCI, and images of Hardik Pandya wearing a mask sparked debate on air pollution.
• Cricket matches are rarely called off due to fog; officials made multiple attempts before abandoning the match at 9:25 pm.
• An international cricket match was previously abandoned due to fog in 1998: Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe third Test in Faisalabad.
• In the 1998 match, no play was possible for five days due to thick fog, and umpires could not call off the match themselves.

Why It Matters: Lucknow T20I's fog abandonment is rare, sparking fan outrage and recalling a 1998 Pakistan-Zimbabwe match.