Virat Kohli hopes day-night Test experiment works

On the eve of the third Test between India and South Africa at Nagpur, Indian captain Virat Kohli welcomed the experiment of day-night Tests.

"It is a landmark Test. It is a big step towards changing something in Test. I hope it works. I hope it can be another option as well. Hopefully it will be better for the game. It might be a step that we will all remember a few years down the lane. Let's hope so. It is a step towards something," Kohli said in pre-match press conference.

Kohli also congratulated Australia and New Zealand for taking the big step.

"I'm glad two teams have actually agreed to play an official Test like that as an experiment. Credit to Australia and New Zealand, both, that they have decided to do this. Hopefully it will be better for the game. It will be a step which we all might remember few years down the line. Let's hope so." Kohli said.

The Indian captain also talked about the challenges of day-night Tests, based on what he has heard from other players.

"I have heard a few of the players giving feedback on playing with the pink ball. The only thing that they were concerned about is that during twilight it is hard to pick up the ball. During the day it was still fine. And at night it was okay as well, but when the floodlights are not sort of on and the sun is going down is when they found it very difficult, “he said.

When asked by reporters about his idea of playing in day-night Tests, Kohli responded that if it is officially put in place, then he will be open to it.

"As I said, it is a step towards something. If it is officially put into place it will be something different, it will be something exciting. As cricketers we all should be willing and accepting of the fact that we need to step forward and contribute to the game however possible. If this is a step towards improving the excitement and the popularity of Test cricket, then I think every team should be in for it," he added.