Kolkata, October 30: Sourav Ganguly said the historic decision to organise India’s first-ever day-night Test was based on “common sense” as it was the only way to revive the buzz in Test cricket. The day-night Test will be the second of a two-Test series against Bangladesh and it will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This will be the first such match for both teams. 1. Test cricket needs push: Ganguly Ganguly was happy that India captain Virat Kohli as well as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had agreed on the day-night Test idea at such a short notice. “It’s just my job, that’s what I’m here for… Because I’ve played this game for so long. I think common sense is important. I think it’s a great move for Test cricket and hopefully it will bring crowds back to the ground,” Ganguly told PTI. “Test cricket needs this push. Me and secretary Jay and our new team were pretty hell bent on it. Thanks to Virat (Kohli) also, he agreed straight away. And even more to that they agreed at such a short notice,” Ganguly said. 2. Tackling dew issue In the Duleep Trophy day-night matches held in… Read full this story
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