Pink Ball

Not sure of using pink ball for all Test matches, says Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq

His remarks come when several former cricketers have vouched for the pink ball in all Test matches to counter bad light. Only 134.3 overs could be bowled in the second test between England and Pakistan at Southampton 

Aug 19, 2020, 13:40 PM IST

Pink ball could be used in all Tests, suggests Michael Vaughan

Vaughan remarks came as the second day of the ongoing Test between England and Pakistan was hit by numerous delays before winding up early due to poor lights at the Ageas Bowl. 

Aug 15, 2020, 15:27 PM IST

India exploit Bangladesh's pink chink to lord in Kolkata

Ishant Sharma and his pace colleagues wreaked havoc with the pink ball to put India in charge of their maiden day-night test against Bangladesh at a heaving Eden Gardens on Friday.

Nov 22, 2019, 21:22 PM IST

Five reasons to watch historic pink-ball day-night Test

Kolkata turns pink with the first-ever D/N Test match. It paves the way for the nation to host many more pink ball matches making the pink ball the new red ball.

Nov 19, 2019, 23:52 PM IST

India vs Bangladesh: Ajinkya Rahane is already 'dreaming' about historic pink ball test; see pic

India thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs in the first Test and will look to whitewash it in Kolkata as they start their pink ball Test campaign.

Nov 19, 2019, 12:32 PM IST

Pink Ball Test is give and take:Cricket Australia chairman on India's rejection

The revamped Adelaide Oval had hosted its three previous Tests as pink ball matches, attracting strong crowds as well as broadcast ratings.

Dec 01, 2018, 10:06 AM IST

Harbhajan Singh asks India to shed pink-ball Test apprehensions

India must embrace day-night Tests and shed its apprehensions about the pink ball matches, seasoned spinner Harbhajan Singh suggested on Thursday.

May 17, 2018, 19:45 PM IST

Barbados to host first day-night Test in West Indies when Sri Lanka tour

The final Test of the three-match series will be a day-night encounter at the Kensington Oval starting June 23, said Sri Lanka Cricket.

Feb 06, 2018, 20:40 PM IST

South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Visitors to be tested under lights

South Africa will be using the Paarl match to prepare two key long-time absentees, batsman AB de Villiers and fast bowler Dale Steyn, for a probable return to Test cricket.

Dec 18, 2017, 23:48 PM IST

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to play day-night Test in Dubai

This will be Pakistan's second day and night Test in Dubai as last year also they had played against the West Indies and won the encounter.

Aug 06, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1 — As it happened...

Australia were 14 without loss at the close in reply to South Africa`s 259 for nine declared.

Nov 24, 2016, 08:38 AM IST

AUS vs SA, 3rd Test: Raw Aussies seek to reboot under Adelaide lights with pink ball - Preview

No team has ever swept Australia on their own pitches in a series of three or more tests.

Nov 22, 2016, 18:16 PM IST

South Africa will look to `exploit` rookey Australians in Adelaide, says JP Duminy

The Adelaide Test will also mark the first pink ball Twilight match for South Africa.

Nov 22, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

PAK vs WI: Azhar Ali sets record, becomes first batsman to record a century in a day-night Test off a pink ball

Ali`s unbeaten 146 guided Pakistan to 279-1 at close on the opening day of the first Test.

Oct 14, 2016, 08:33 AM IST

Asia's first Day-night Test: Misbah-ul-Haq-led Pakistan pink-hot favourites against West Indies

Pakistan captain Misbah said he was relishing the prospect of a day-night Test, where play will be from 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm (1130 GMT to 1830 GMT) with two breaks of 30 minutes, in what is nominally a "home" series for Pakistan.

Oct 12, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

England to host their first ever day/night Test against West Indies in August, 2017

A pink ball will be used, with players wearing traditional whites rather than coloured clothing.

Oct 07, 2016, 08:43 AM IST

No need for pink ball to bring spectators: Virender Sehwag

Kumble was of the opinion that if they kept discussing about the 'death' of Test cricket then it would soon turn into a reality.

Oct 02, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir not in favour of 'Pink Ball' Tests

Despite having a great tournament with 356 runs from five innings at an average of 71.20, Gambhir feels that there are issues with pink ball under lights.

Sep 14, 2016, 21:46 PM IST

Pink ball Test discussed but didn't work out, says New Zealand coach Mike Hesson

The BCCI is still in its experimental phase at the moment with the inaugural Day/Night Duleep Trophy coming to an end tomorrow.

Sep 13, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Suggested BCCI to have pink ball games in Ranji Trophy: Selectors

Sitting alongside chief coach Anil Kumble, selectors Vikram Rathour and Saba Karim confirmed the development.

Sep 10, 2016, 23:07 PM IST