India Test skipper Virat Kohli has urged Delhi people to take necessary measures to reduce the pollution in the city, the nation’s capital. The city is facing its worst ever smog in the last 17 years and visibility is one of the major concerns for the people in the early morning.

There are also many diseases that are coming with the pollution, be it nostril or skin related problems. The 28-year-old, who is currently in Rajkot for the first Test vs England, posted a video on his Instagram account to express his concerns over rising pollution levels in the capital.

In the video, Virat Kohli said: “The pollution levels in Delhi are just horrible at the moment. Schools are getting closed, sports events are getting called off, a few cricket games have been called off. It’s a situation which is only getting worse by the day.

“If we don’t act (now), there are going to be massive problems in the future; the kids are going to suffer from diseases. So look after your family members, look after your children, whose future(s) depends on how we look after the current situation.

“It’s my humble request (to residents of Delhi) to act in an appropriate manner. Be aware, be more sensible, be more intelligent and not do things which are harming the environment even more. Let’s get together Delhiites, and let’s start making a difference because it’s very, very important.”