Harbhajan Singh unsure about the future of Day-Night Tests
He may have played 103 Tests, but star off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is still uncertain if the new concept of playing day/night Test matches using pink balls will bear fruit in the long run for cricket's traditional format.
In a bid to revive and draw more crowds to the longest format, the International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced the concept of playing day/night Tests, with the first match being played between arch-rivals Australia and New Zealand last November.
The 35-year-old, however, is a bit sceptical about the sustainability of the day/night Tests but said there is no harm in giving it a shot.
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"There is no harm in trying the pink ball in day/night Tests. Let’s see how it turns out," Harbhajan said at the launch of mobile sporting application 'Ballr' here on Thursday.
"I have never played with the pink ball, so I won't be able to say if it spins more or less. I don't know if day/night Tests will continue to exist," he added.
The Punjab tweaker, who warmed the bench during India's limited-overs tour to Australia, Asia Cup and the ICC World Twenty20, is however, optimistic of making it to the playing XI very soon.
"I am waiting to get a chance in the playing XI very soon after missing the matches in Australia, Asia Cup and the World T20. My job is to keep working harder and I am sure the time will come when I will play in all the three formats," he added.