Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth 'feels bad' for Sarfaraz Khan as the right-hander is likely to lose his Test spot with the return of senior batter KL Rahul ahead of the Bangladesh home series, commencing in Chennai on Sep 19. Sarfaraz made his Test debut during the England home series and ended with 200 runs in three Tests, including three half-centuries. The dashing young batter played at No. 5, Rahul's original position, after the latter got injured during the England series opener.&nbsp;

Former BCCI chief selector Srikkanth feels Rahul will be given the nod as he is a bigger player and has proven his credentials in Tests, also while playing overseas. The veteran feels India has an eye on the upcoming Australia tour, comprising five Tests, and Rahul's away record is also good.

"Honestly, I feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan. But, this happens, at times&nbsp;in Test cricket. You would have been playing well, but when a big player returns, you will have to lose your place. Take for instance, Rishabh Pant is returning, because of which Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan are losing their places. KL Rahul is coming in," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-test-rankings-rohit-sharma-in-top-5-virat-kohli-and-yashasvi-jaiswal-move-up-before-bangladesh-series-757786">ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma in top 5, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal move up before Bangladesh series</a>

"At the back of the mind, they (Indian team management) are also keeping the Australia series. New Zealand are also coming. KL Rahul has performed well overseas, in Australia he has done well," added Srikkanth.

In 50 Tests, Rahul has 2,863 runs at an average of 34.08, including 8 hundreds. In away matches, he averages a modest 31.05 but has slammed seven centuries and 5 half-centuries.

India's hectic Test season commences with the two home games versus Bangladesh, before hosting New Zealand in three Tests. From thereon, they will travel to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Tests.

India's squad for the Bangladesh series also sees the return of Rishabh Pant in whites post his return from a horrific car crash in late 2022. With this, he is likely to replace Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps.

India's squad for two Tests versus Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.

Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth 'feels bad' for Sarfaraz Khan as the right-hander is likely to lose his Test spot with the return of senior batter KL Rahul ahead of the Bangladesh home series, commencing in Chennai on Sep 19.

Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth 'feels bad' for Sarfaraz Khan as the right-hander is likely to lose his Test spot with the return of senior batter KL Rahul ahead of the Bangladesh home series, commencing in Chennai on Sep 19. Sarfaraz made his Test debut during the England home series and ended with 200 runs in three Tests, including three half-centuries. The dashing young batter played at No. 5, Rahul's original position, after the latter got injured during the England series opener. Former BCCI chief selector Srikkanth feels Rahul will be given the nod as he is a bigger player and has proven his credentials in Tests, also while playing overseas. The veteran feels India has an eye on the upcoming Australia tour, comprising five Tests, and Rahul's away record is also good. "Honestly, I feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan. But, this happens, at times in Test cricket. You would have been playing well, but when a big player returns, you will have to lose your place. Take for instance, Rishabh Pant is returning, because of which Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan are losing their places. KL Rahul is coming in," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma in top 5, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal move up before Bangladesh series "At the back of the mind, they (Indian team management) are also keeping the Australia series. New Zealand are also coming. KL Rahul has performed well overseas, in Australia he has done well," added Srikkanth. In 50 Tests, Rahul has 2,863 runs at an average of 34.08, including 8 hundreds. In away matches, he averages a modest 31.05 but has slammed seven centuries and 5 half-centuries. India's hectic Test season commences with the two home games versus Bangladesh, before hosting New Zealand in three Tests. From thereon, they will travel to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Tests. India's squad for the Bangladesh series also sees the return of Rishabh Pant in whites post his return from a horrific car crash in late 2022. With this, he is likely to replace Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps. India's squad for two Tests versus Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.

He has performed well...: Kris Srikkanth on likelihood of Sarfaraz Khan losing Test spot to KL Rahul

India&nbsp;are open to playing a day-night test in Australia next year but there has to be proper planning, skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tim-paine-takes-a-dig-at-virat-kohli-who-are-slated-to-play-test-series-next-year-264214">Virat Kohli </a>said after his team won their maiden pink-ball test against Bangladesh on Sunday.

India&nbsp;declined Australia's offer to play a day-night test in Adelaide last year, citing lack of experience, but took a little over two days to clinch their first pink-ball test, thrashing Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-bangladesh-umesh-yadav-takes-five-as-winning-run-for-kohli-co-continues-264194">Kolkata</a>.

With day-night tests seen as a possible solution to test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that&nbsp;India&nbsp;will agree to play one at the Gabba next year.

Kohli, however, said it could not be on short notice.

"There has to be planning for a pink-ball game," Kohli said, pointing to the struggle of a Bangladesh team whose pink-ball inexperience was laid bare in their comprehensive defeat in Kolkata.

"We played on home conditions. You ask Bangladesh and they'd have liked a practice game before this game.

"Just because we know these conditions and our bowlers are bowling so well, we don't really feel the challenge..."

"A good practice game before that and enough time to prepare, we're open to anything. You can't just play it on a short notice."

Pink balls are used in all day-night tests for visibility reasons, but behave differently to the red ones, with players having commented that they swing more and do not spin as much.

Kohli smashed 136 before&nbsp;India&nbsp;declared their first innings on 347-9 and his quicks wreaked havoc with the heavily-lacquered ball to rout Bangladesh.

Kohli revealed how they tweaked their approach to the first two sessions after a suggestion from batting great Sachin Tendulkar to overcome the challenge of batting under lights.

"I spoke to him on the evening of the first day and he made a very interesting point -- that with the pink ball, you have to treat the second session like the morning session of a normal test when it's getting darker and the ball starts to swing and seam," he said.

"So your planning changes, your declaration strategy and timing, everything changes. As a batsman, your setup changes.

"Even if you are set and batting well, as soon as it gets dark and lights are on, you can be in trouble."

Players from both sides spoke about the challenge of batting under lights and Kohli felt at times, the atmosphere at the heaving Eden Gardens resembled that of a&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 match.

"Under lights, it was a different experience. The first time when I walked out, it felt like an IPL game atmosphere," he said.

"So you feel like smashing the first ball but then you have to remind yourself that you have to play compact."

India are open to playing a day-night test in Australia next year but there has to be proper planning, skipper Virat Kohli said after his team won their maiden pink-ball test against Bangladesh on Sunday.

India are open to playing a day-night test in Australia next year but there has to be proper planning, skipper Virat Kohli said after his team won their maiden pink-ball test against Bangladesh on Sunday. India declined Australia's offer to play a day-night test in Adelaide last year, citing lack of experience, but took a little over two days to clinch their first pink-ball test, thrashing Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in Kolkata. With day-night tests seen as a possible solution to test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that India will agree to play one at the Gabba next year. Kohli, however, said it could not be on short notice. "There has to be planning for a pink-ball game," Kohli said, pointing to the struggle of a Bangladesh team whose pink-ball inexperience was laid bare in their comprehensive defeat in Kolkata. "We played on home conditions. You ask Bangladesh and they'd have liked a practice game before this game. "Just because we know these conditions and our bowlers are bowling so well, we don't really feel the challenge..." "A good practice game before that and enough time to prepare, we're open to anything. You can't just play it on a short notice." Pink balls are used in all day-night tests for visibility reasons, but behave differently to the red ones, with players having commented that they swing more and do not spin as much. Kohli smashed 136 before India declared their first innings on 347-9 and his quicks wreaked havoc with the heavily-lacquered ball to rout Bangladesh. Kohli revealed how they tweaked their approach to the first two sessions after a suggestion from batting great Sachin Tendulkar to overcome the challenge of batting under lights. "I spoke to him on the evening of the first day and he made a very interesting point -- that with the pink ball, you have to treat the second session like the morning session of a normal test when it's getting darker and the ball starts to swing and seam," he said. "So your planning changes, your declaration strategy and timing, everything changes. As a batsman, your setup changes. "Even if you are set and batting well, as soon as it gets dark and lights are on, you can be in trouble." Players from both sides spoke about the challenge of batting under lights and Kohli felt at times, the atmosphere at the heaving Eden Gardens resembled that of a Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 match. "Under lights, it was a different experience. The first time when I walked out, it felt like an IPL game atmosphere," he said. "So you feel like smashing the first ball but then you have to remind yourself that you have to play compact."

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