India have hosted only a handful of day-night Tests so far. The Indian men's team hosted its first-ever day-night Test, also their first overall, in late 2019 when Bangladesh toured India for two Tests. Since then, India have only hosted two more pink-ball Tests on Indian soil. Recently, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah explained the board's reluctance to host day-night games in the purest format. Shah expressed how such contests end in 2-3 days, demeaning the traditional five-day format,&nbsp;and lead to loss for broadcasters as well as spectators.&nbsp;

During an interaction with TOI, Shah said, "You buy a ticket for a five-day match, but the game ends in 2-3 days…There is no refund. I am slightly emotional about this."

India defeated Bangladesh within three days when they hosted their first-ever day-night Test. The match was held at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata where Virat Kohli &amp; Co. won by an innings and&nbsp;46 runs. Post the Covid-19 outbreak, when India played their first&nbsp;Test series on home, they hosted England in a five-match series. The fourth and penultimate Test was held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The contest also ended soon, in two days, with India winning by ten wickets.&nbsp;

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The last day-night Test in India took place in early 2022, when Rohit Sharma took over as India's all-format skipper post Kohli's resignation as the red-ball skipper. It was the second and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where the home side won&nbsp;by 238 runs. The contest again ended in three days.

While India isn't hosting day-night Tests, the national side will play a pink-ball Test during their upcoming tour of Australia, later this year. Before that, India will play host to Bangladesh and New Zealand -- with no pink-ball contest -- prior to their departure Down Under. In Australia, they play five Tests with the second match being a day-night contest, in Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. India's last day-night Test on foreign soil was also at the same venue, in late 2020, when Kohli-led India succumbed to an embarrassing eight-wicket loss after falling for 36 in their second innings.&nbsp;

India have hosted only a handful of day-night Tests so far. The Indian men's team hosted its first-ever day-night Test, also their first overall, in late 2019 when Bangladesh toured India for two Tests.

India have hosted only a handful of day-night Tests so far. The Indian men's team hosted its first-ever day-night Test, also their first overall, in late 2019 when Bangladesh toured India for two Tests. Since then, India have only hosted two more pink-ball Tests on Indian soil. Recently, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah explained the board's reluctance to host day-night games in the purest format. Shah expressed how such contests end in 2-3 days, demeaning the traditional five-day format, and lead to loss for broadcasters as well as spectators. During an interaction with TOI, Shah said, "You buy a ticket for a five-day match, but the game ends in 2-3 days…There is no refund. I am slightly emotional about this." India defeated Bangladesh within three days when they hosted their first-ever day-night Test. The match was held at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata where Virat Kohli & Co. won by an innings and 46 runs. Post the Covid-19 outbreak, when India played their first Test series on home, they hosted England in a five-match series. The fourth and penultimate Test was held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The contest also ended soon, in two days, with India winning by ten wickets. Also read: 'Who am I to tell Gautam Gambhir..?', Jay Shah's take goes VIRAL on India's one coach stance The last day-night Test in India took place in early 2022, when Rohit Sharma took over as India's all-format skipper post Kohli's resignation as the red-ball skipper. It was the second and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where the home side won by 238 runs. The contest again ended in three days. While India isn't hosting day-night Tests, the national side will play a pink-ball Test during their upcoming tour of Australia, later this year. Before that, India will play host to Bangladesh and New Zealand -- with no pink-ball contest -- prior to their departure Down Under. In Australia, they play five Tests with the second match being a day-night contest, in Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. India's last day-night Test on foreign soil was also at the same venue, in late 2020, when Kohli-led India succumbed to an embarrassing eight-wicket loss after falling for 36 in their second innings.

Slightly emotional: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah explains board's reluctance to host day-night Tests

Bangladesh Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/road-in-bangladeshi-city-to-be-named-after-prime-minister-sheikh-hasina-257162">Sheikh Hasina </a>will be in India on Friday&nbsp;to watch the first day of the day/night&nbsp;Test between India and Bangladesh that will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

On the sidelines of 'pink-ball' Test&nbsp;match, the Bangladesh premier will also hold one-to-one "courtesy meeting" with state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. However, the focus of the discussion has not be disclosed yet.

"Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be coming to the city to watch the day and night India-Bangladesh cricket Test match. Apart from being present at the grounds during the inauguration and felicitation programme, we (Hasina and herself) will also have a one-on-one courtesy meeting at 6pm," Banerjee told reporters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to PM Hasina last month to attend the historic day/night Test match, which will be played with a pink ball.

On Friday, a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Bangladesh Prime Minister and her entourage will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka at 10 am (local time). The plane will land at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata at 10:25 am.

After the ceremonial programs at the airport, the prime minister will go to Hotel Taj Bengal Kolkata where she will be staying during this short visit.

Later, the premier along with the&nbsp;Banerjee will go to the Eden Gardens Stadium and ring the ceremonial bell at about 12:30 pm.

After watching the first session of the second Test match, Hasina will return to the hotel.

After the end of the first day's play, the premier will attend a small cultural program followed by a felicitation program arranged by the Cricket Association of Bengal(CAB) at Eden Gardens Stadium.

Hasina will then leave for Dhaka at 10 pm.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be in India on Friday to watch the first day of the day/night Test between India and Bangladesh that will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be in India on Friday to watch the first day of the day/night Test between India and Bangladesh that will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. On the sidelines of 'pink-ball' Test match, the Bangladesh premier will also hold one-to-one "courtesy meeting" with state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. However, the focus of the discussion has not be disclosed yet. "Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be coming to the city to watch the day and night India-Bangladesh cricket Test match. Apart from being present at the grounds during the inauguration and felicitation programme, we (Hasina and herself) will also have a one-on-one courtesy meeting at 6pm," Banerjee told reporters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to PM Hasina last month to attend the historic day/night Test match, which will be played with a pink ball. On Friday, a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Bangladesh Prime Minister and her entourage will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka at 10 am (local time). The plane will land at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata at 10:25 am. After the ceremonial programs at the airport, the prime minister will go to Hotel Taj Bengal Kolkata where she will be staying during this short visit. Later, the premier along with the Banerjee will go to the Eden Gardens Stadium and ring the ceremonial bell at about 12:30 pm. After watching the first session of the second Test match, Hasina will return to the hotel. After the end of the first day's play, the premier will attend a small cultural program followed by a felicitation program arranged by the Cricket Association of Bengal(CAB) at Eden Gardens Stadium. Hasina will then leave for Dhaka at 10 pm. (With inputs from agencies)

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Slightly emotional: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah explains board's reluctance to host day-night Tests

In 'cricket diplomacy', Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, CM Mamta Banerjee to meet on sidelines of 'pink ball' Test in Kolkata