Jonty Rhodes triggers massive debate with Delhi vs Goa air quality social media post

New Delhi: South Africa cricket legend Jonty Rhodes sparked a massive debate on social media by posting a comment on his X (formerly Twitter) handle about the poor Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi. With the arrival of winter, air quality in the national capital has worsened, plunging into the 'severe' category on Sunday, with many parts of the city crossing the 400 mark.

The horrific situation has sparked strong reactions from the public, with many sharing videos and pictures of the dismal conditions outside their homes and several going to the streets for peaceful protests demanding a solution.

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Rhodes, regarded by many as the greatest fielder of all time, has a strong affinity for India and spends a lot of time there. Travelling by air to Ranchi from Goa, Rhodes took pictures during the take-off and as the flight was passing through Delhi. He later shared the pictures on social media, highlighting the huge difference between the levels of pollution in Delhi and Goa. 

"Passing through Delhi en route to Ranchi this evening, and as always, it's hard to digest the low levels of air quality here. Am grateful to be living in a small fishing village in South Goa ##AQI #whats2Bdone," Rhodes wrote on X.

Rhodes shared another post and highlighted how clear the skies are in Goa and how his kids can freely play football outdoors.

"This is what my "home" sunsets look like - and yes, those are my kids playing football! In Delhi they suggest staying indoors

Rhodes' posts triggered a massive debate on social media, with several people praising him for raising the burning issue.