The upcoming second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati will feature an unusual scheduling twist, players will have tea before lunch. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made this rare decision due to Guwahati’s early sunrise and sunset times, which cause daylight to fade faster in the northeastern region. The Test, beginning on November 22, will mark Guwahati’s debut as a Test venue.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who hails from Guwahati, confirmed that the day’s play will start half an hour earlier than the standard timing for red-ball Tests in India. The toss will take place at 8.30 am IST, with the first session running from 9 to 11 am, followed by a 20-minute tea break. The lunch interval will be from 1.20 to 2 pm, and the final session will continue until 4

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