India vs Bangladesh 2019: 3 important things to keep in mind ahead of the pink ball Test  

#1 The pink ball

The pink ball is going to be the center of attention.

Day/Night Test cricket has been an idea in the pipelines for many years but its implication wasn't that easy due to various factors. The biggest challenge was the colour of the ball as the traditional red used for the longers formats is not visible under the lights. Similarly, the white jerseys rule out the white ball used in limited-overs. After years of testing various colours, pink was found to be the solution.

However, it is not perfect and still a work in progress as constant improvements are still being made constantly made. At the moment, every pink-ball test is an examination and certainly will be the center of attention for everyone. Everything from its behavior and how it reacts to the pitch, whether it is durable enough to last 80 overs, and its visibility especially during the twilight period and under the lights are key elements that need to be looked at.

Another interesting factor is the fact that this will be the first time that pink balls made by SG will be used for matches. The BCCI had previously taken Kookaburra's for the Duleep Trophy matches under lights and the Indan ball manufacturers will have their first test with the pink cherry on Friday.

Over the years, red SG balls have come under criticism for wearing off too early. Captain Virat Kohli was vocal about his concerns last years and that makes its pink ball debut even more interesting. Can the Indian manufacturer's product be good enough for the occasion is a question or do BCCI need to change course is a question that the entire cricket community will be looking for answers over the next five days.