Cheteshwar Pujara not in favour of Pink Ball Test becoming a regular affair

India recently defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs to pocket two-match series 2-0. win was much celebrated across nation as it was first-ever pink-ball Test match to be played in country. Cheteshwar Pujara was one of architects of victory as he scored a patient 55 in first innings and formed a 94-run stand with captain Virat Kohli.

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Cheteshwar Pujara t in favour of regular Pink-Ball Test matches

In spite of a packed crowd at Eden Gardens during  match, Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara believes that pink-ball contests should t be made into a regular affair. While speaking with a leading Indian media daily after match, Pujara was of opinion that playing one Day-Night Test in a year is fine. He was confident that Test cricket will be mainly played with red ball and every once in a while, it is fine to play a Test under lights.

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Cheteshwar Pujara was t only cricketer who expressed his reservation against pink ball contests. Few or unnamed Indian players spoke out against newly introduced format by citing problems of its visibility under lights. Pujara also raised concerns over conditions which need to be accounted in Day-Night matches such as grass cover and dew factor. He added that he has say in matter and it is entirely up to BCCI to take a call regarding same.

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Pujara’s innings of 55 came from 105 balls, which comprised of eight boundaries. He tackled Bangladeshi spinners and fast bowlers equally well and was second-highest scorer after Virat Kohli in innings.  

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