Former opener Stephen Cook is broadly supportive of using the highly visible ball

The ICC gave the go-ahead to trialling the use of a pink ball in Tests to maximise play in case of anticipated bad light. | Cricket

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The ICC has approved a trial allowing Test matches to switch from red to pink balls under floodlights, aiming to minimize disruptions caused by bad light.

MELBOURNE, June 2 : Cricket's test-playing nations will be able to use pink balls instead of red ones in traditional daytime matches as part of a trial to prevent play being lost…

While intended to save crucial game time and appease frustrated fans, the ICC's new pink-ball trial is a step too far., writes Zaahier Adams.

Former opener Stephen Cook is broadly supportive of using the highly visible ball