CAB seeks BCCI's clearance for 1 pm start to D/N Test

After the BCCI and BCB came to a conclusion to host D/N Test at the Eden Gardens, everyone was curious how would CAB counter the dew factor that is ever so prevalent in the eastern part of the country in November. However, hosts CAB said they would seek BCCI’s clearance for a 1 pm or 1.30 pm start, keeping in mind of the dew factor and the spectators’ convenience.

“One can expect an early start than the usual day/night encounters. It will not be a 2.30 pm start. 1.30 pm start would mean the match would get over by 8.30 pm and the spectators will return home early,” CAB secretary Avishek Dalmiya was quoted as saying by PTI.

“We will send the tickets for printing as we get the timing confirmation from BCCI and broadcasters. We are planning to bring in school children from the districts and local schools and we don’t want any inconvenience. Ticket denominations will be of Rs 50, 100, 150 on daily basis. We will try our best to pull in as many crowd as possible. We hope it will be a success.”

The D/N Test will see the Tea break being taken first for 20 minutes followed by a supper break of 40 minutes, which would mean one-and-half session will be played under lights.