Sourav Ganguly thanks Kohli for cooperation to play 1st day-night test

Former Indian cricket captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday, October 29, thanked Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli for his co-operation after Bangladesh Cricket Board agreed on BCCI's proposal to play a day-night test match in upcoming series. India's first day-night test will be played from vember 22 to vember 26 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.  BCCI president had earlier requested BCB on late Sunday if y were keen to play under lights as "it was high time that two nations played Day-Night version." BCB officials accepted proposal on Tuesday after consulting its team manment and players. 

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Beginning of something special: Ganguly 

In a BCCI statement, Ganguly, said: “I’m pleased to anunce that our long-term partner BCB has graciously agreed to play a Day-Night Test match. This is beginning of something special in Indian cricket. It is a priority for newly elected Office Bearers and members of Apex Council to take Indian cricket forward. For me, as former Captain of India and as current President of BCCI, Test cricket is of utmost priority and we at BCCI will leave stone unturned to bring this format back to its feet. I also thank India Captain Mr. Virat Kohli for his co-operation." "In this effort of ours, Day-Night Test cricket is a huge step forward and we believe it will bring back crowd into stadiums and a whole lot of young children to sport", he added.

Players t too keen for day-night test

India and Bangladesh are only two Test-playing nations which are yet to play under lights whereas most of or Test-playing nations have already played under lights. Interestingly, it was reported that decision is t consensual or unanimous as re are still players in both camps who are t so keen on new proposal but both parties agreed on a majority vote. Many in Indian team, including coach Ravi Shastri, were t too keen initially to "experiment" but eventually agreed as captain Virat Kohli had "principally" agreed to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's proposal when y met on selection day. Ganguly was always in favour of hosting day-night cricket in India and it was in his topmost priority list.

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