Acting or Hiding Tears? Twitter on Why Sri Lanka Team Wore Masks

Some are calling it a gimmick to literally save face

Sri Lankan cricketers were forced to wear masks while fielding.

(Photo: AP)

The Delhi air has embarrassed its citizens yet again. After the Sri Lankan team complained and halted India’s batting innings for a few minutes owing to a blanket of smog, India captain Virat Kohli was forced to declare at a score of 536 for seven in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Well, apparently it got so bad that most of the Sri Lankan team members wore pollution masks, and according to the Lankan coach, they were throwing up and had oxygen in the dressing room. But some aren’t happy with this. They are calling it a gimmick meant to save face...quite literally.

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Tear Proof Masks?

This parody account, for example, thinks the SL team wore masks to hide ‘em tears.

Good Actors?

Ouch. Was all that drama? Yes, thinks Rohit here.

Sorry Dude, But “Little Smog” is a Little Incorrect

Ask any honest Delhiite and he will tell you.

WUT?

Oh, the Sarcasm

OMG, Stop the Mythology Here Sir

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