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'Yaha day wala to jaise 5 din chlta hai' - Fans react as Indian Cricket Board reportedly not so keen to host day-night Test match in India

The Indian Cricket Board has expressed its disinterest in hosting day-night Test matches on home soil. The Board believes that these matches often conclude within two or three days, limiting their duration compared to traditional Test cricket.

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The Indian Cricket Board has expressed its disinterest in hosting day-night Test matches on home soil. The Board believes that these matches often conclude within two or three days, limiting their duration compared to traditional Test cricket. Notably, there are no day-night tests scheduled in India's home season for both men and women this time.

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Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board, conveyed the board's stance on day-night tests, highlighting the challenges associated with their shorter duration. He emphasised that the current fan interest in pink-ball tests is low, and there is a need to enhance their engagement with this format.

"The fans are not interested, and we will have to increase their interest level in pink-ball tests. The games are finished in two or three days instead of lasting for four to five days. Once the fans are used to it, we will go for day-night, five-day games," said Jay Shah.

"We will do it gradually," says board secretary Jay Shah

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Reflecting on the global scenario, Shah acknowledged that Australia conducted day-night tests successfully, but since then, there have been no such matches. While discussions were underway with the England Cricket Board, Shah emphasised a gradual approach to incorporating day-night tests into India's cricketing landscape.

"Australia conducted it last time, and since then there have been no pink-ball tests. We were in talks with the England Cricket Board, but we will do it gradually,” Jay Shah said. It's worth noting that India has participated in four pink-ball tests, securing victories in three and facing one loss. The last pink-ball test for the men's team took place against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, resulting in a victory for India within three days.

In the realm of women's cricket, India's women's team experienced their only pink-ball test in Australia in 2021, which ended in a draw. The absence of day-night tests in the current home season for both men and women underscores the board's cautious approach, considering the format's impact on match duration and fan engagement. As cricket boards worldwide explore the potential of day-night tests, India's strategy remains focused on gradually introducing this format while ensuring sustained interest and competitiveness.

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Here is how fans react to Jay Shah's comments:

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