Rahane contributed 51 in India’s first innings total of 347/9 (declared).
India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday (November 23) said it was difficult batting under lights in the ongoing Day-Night Test against Bangladesh as the pink ball swings late under such conditions.
Rahane contributed 51 in India’s first innings total of 347/9 (declared) after the hosts bundled out Bangladesh for 106 at the iconic Eden Gardens.
“It’s a historic Test match and am really glad to be part of this. As a batman, I thought the first and the second session were easy to bat on. But under lights, with the late swing, it is challenging for batsmen. Twilight period is always challenging,” Rahane told reporters after the second day’s play.
“In the first session, the ball comes on nicely with no lateral movement. Later with the dew coming in, the strategy should be different. You need to play positive cricket in the first session and capitalize on that,” he added.
Asked about the catch he spilled to deny R Ashwin the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rahane said, “You still have to be positive, you have to look for that catch. The attitude matters a lot after dropping a catch.
“We still have to come tomorrow and come hard at them. One wicket at a time is what we are thinking. We still respect the Bangladesh team and one wicket is what we are looking for at the moment.”
Batting in the second innings, the visitors are tottering at 152/6 with Mushfiqur Rahim (59 not out) being their last hope at the crease.
(With PTI inputs)