Day-night Test cricket is the way forward, says Sourav Ganguly
BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly reckons that day-night Test cricket with the pink ball is the way forward for the longest format of the game. The former India captain further said that he is hopeful of changing the BCCI's stance after his official unveiling as president on October 23.
Last year, Ravi Shastri had initially expressed his willingness to play day-night Tests against West Indies, only to later inform the Committee of Administrators that the team wasn’t ready for such a challenge. But unlike what the head coach and Co. believe, Ganguly is convinced that the current Indian team, led by Virat Kohli, has the arsenal to move forward and adapt successfully to the proposed change.
"Day-night Test is the way forward. Every country has to play day-night Test, that's a long-term future for Test cricket. They (India) are a good side, they will win day-night Test matches also. There is no difference in day-night Test matches and day Tests. It's just a different ball. They are such class players, they can win," Ganguly told IANS.
In fact, Ganguly said that the matter would definitely be on the top of his to-do list when he takes office after the BCCI AGM on 23rd. "We will deal with it. It is too early for me to comment on how we will work on this, but let me take office and then we will discuss this with every member," Ganguly explained.
Meanwhile, a senior ICC official confirmed that there is an option of playing matches under lights in the World Test Championship if both teams came to an agreement.
"With the agreement of both members it can be a day-night or day affair in the World Test Championship," the official said.
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