India aware day-night test won't suit it: Clarke

"I think India feel like they know the conditions that will suit them best to beat Australia. Remember India have never beaten Australia ever in Australia. This is their chance," Clarke said at an interactive session at the Indian Chamber of Commerce & Young Leaders Forum (YLF) here.

The BCCI had officially informed Cricket Australia that Virat Kohli and Co would not engage in any pink ball Test during its tour Down Under. India is slated to play four Tests against Australia, starting from December 10. There would be three T20 internationals prior to that.

CA wanted to continue with its recent tradition of playing the opening Test at Adelaide from December 6-10 under lights.

The Indian team management headed by chief coach Ravi Shastri though had intimated the Committee of Administrators (CoA) that the team will take at least 18 months to prepare for the Day/Night Test.

Explaining the rationale behind India not wanting to play in white flannels under floodlights, Clarke said: "If India play during the day, the wicket is flatter and spin a little bit more. At night there is no spin, there is moisture and bit more movement." 

"So India prefer to take their chances during the day like they have played every other Test match throughout their careers."

"So I can understand why they are not wanting to play D/N test matches," said the 37-year-old who skippered Australia to the 2015 World Cup.

Clarke though backed the Day-Night Tests, saying this is the future and would engage more fans watching the game.

"I do believe for the game, particularly in the summer of Australia, to get people watching on television we are going to see a lot more D/N Test matches moving forward and probably around the world."