IND v SL 2022: WATCH - ‘As professional cricketers, we need to adjust quickly”, Jasprit Bumrah on pink-ball Test

Team India will play their fourth Day-Night Test match against Sri Lanka from March 12.

By Salman Anjum - 11 Mar, 2022

On the eve of the second Test against Sri Lanka, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah said the cricketers need to make a few “mental adjustments” going into a Pink Ball Test but defining one set parameter for that is not possible.

The Indian vice-captain also pointed out that they have played all their three day-night Tests in different conditions.

Team India are gearing up for their fourth day-night Test against Sri Lanka in Bangalore, having played against Bangladesh (Kolkata), Australia (Adelaide) and England (Ahmedabad) previously.

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“As professional cricketers, we need to adjust as quickly as possible. The pink ball looks different while fielding. It comes earlier than what you perceive,” Bumrah said during the pre-match virtual media interaction.

“In the afternoon session, the ball may not swing much but in the evening, it can swing more, all these small points (are being discussed),” he added.

“We have not played many pink ball matches and whatever we have played, they were all in different conditions, so no parameter can be set (on adjustments required).

“So whatever little experience you have gathered and the feedback you have taken, you work on things that are under our control,” the fast bowler continued.

India outplayed Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Mohali to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

The hosts piled up 574/8 (declared) on the board and then bowled out Sri Lanka for 174 and 178 to win the match by an innings and 222 runs.

The second and final Test between India and Sri Lanka is all set to get underway on Saturday (March 12). The match will be a day-night affair at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

(With PTI inputs)

By Salman Anjum - 11 Mar, 2022

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