Cricket's day-night pink ball not always so pretty

Cricket's day-night pink ball not always so pretty

The pink ball was introduced for day-night matches over a decade ago to improve visibility in low light conditions. However, a recent trial of pink balls in Tests affected by bad light raised concerns about their performance.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a trial of pink balls in June this year, subject to prior agreement from both teams. However, some players and umpires have raised concerns about the consistency of the pink ball's performance in different conditions.

The trial is ongoing, and the ICC is reviewing the feedback from players and umpires to determine the future of the pink ball in Test cricket.