With Eye On Day-Night Test, Indian Team To Train Under Lights In Indore

With India preparing for their maiden Day/Night Test in Kolkata, Cheteshwar Pujara felt that visibility is not a problem during day but could become an issue in twilight and under lights.

This is the first time that the pink ball will be used by the Virat Kohli-led side in the Kolkata Test at Eden Gardens from November 22. Speaking on bcci.tv, Pujara said, “I have played earlier with pink ball in the Duleep Trophy, that was good experience. Playing with pink ball at the domestic level could come in handy.”

Pujara, along with players like Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari and Kuldeep Yadav, have had experience playing with the Kookaburra pink ball in the Duleep Trophy, and the right-handed batsman reckons that visibility might become an issue under lights. “Visibility is not an issue during the day, it will be an issue in twilight and under lights, the twilight could be a little difficult. Those sessions will be crucial.”