After the Velocity's 12-runs loss to the Supernovas in a 2019 Women’s T20 Challenge match in Jaipur on Thursday, 9th May, Veda Krishnamurthy has urged the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to organize more day-night matches for the Indian women cricketers.
Vedas’ comment came after witnessing some dropped catches in the ongoing tournament, saying her suggestion will not only help in to bring the crowds but also help the players to overcome the unfamiliarity with playing under lights, as they Indian players find it difficult to take the catches.
The 26-year-old star told reporters, “Not playing under the lights is the reason for dropped catches. While practicing at the academy ground we had found it difficult to sight the ball because it was dipping in. So, it was really difficult to pick the ball.”
Krishnamurthy continued, “Actually, if you look at it, playing under lights is quite challenging because the whole atmosphere changes, the way wind blows with the light and the way ball travels on the field. So, there is a lot of difference from a day game.”
She signed off, “I think it is very important. At least if we start playing T20s in the evening, it will bring in more crowds. If we are promoting it and putting up a show, I would like more people to come.”
Meanwhile, India opener Jemimah Rodrigues also agreed with Krishnamurthy, adding: “We should start it with our domestic season. We have hardly been playing under the lights. Even in the matches in New Zealand or even the England series, we had morning games and our domestics are always from 10 am.”
Rodrigues signed off by saying, “There is a lot of difference when you play under the sun and under the lights. So, I think the more domestic matches we play under lights, the more we will develop in our fielding and get better adapted.”
(With PTI Inputs)
