The Indian domestic cricket calendar now reflects the rigours of international cricket. After five rounds of gruelling four-day Ranji Trophy cricket, India’s journeymen and a handful of stars will brace for high-tempo T20 action with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) championship beginning on Wednesday across five cities in the country.

While adapting to a different format within a week will be a challenge, teams in good rhythm would also want to carry their momentum from red-ball to white-ball cricket.

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