The much-anticipated day for cricket in Assam has finally dawned. Today, November 22, Guwahati is witnessing its first-ever international Test match as India take on South Africa at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Sarusajai.

It’s an iconic moment for Indian cricket and for the metropolis itself, as Guwahati becomes the 30th venue in the country to host the longest and most classical format of the sport.

And the buzz doesn’t end there. This Test has been making headlines for more than one reason. For the first time in Test history, the tea-break is taken before lunch. To make up for daylight lost to the Northeast’s early sunset, play also started half an hour earlier than usual, at 9 am.

That’s the preponed start, the tea-before-lunch swap, et al. But what’s truly keeping sports enthusiast

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