Ahmedabad, India, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - ICC to trial pink balls to counter bad light stoppages

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2026-06-01

Cricket's governing body said Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to maximise play during bad light. The red balls usually used in Tests are not easily visible in fading light, while white balls used in limited-overs matches have been found to be not durable enough for the longer format. Pink balls are already used in day-night Tests played under lights. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement......

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