It is understood that there is only one problem standing in the way, with a potential stumbling block in finding a ball that can be clearly seen under lights, but can also retain its colour for the minimum 80 overs.
Experiments over the past two years have shown that either pink or orange balls in place of the traditional red can be seen clearly under lights.
A pink ball with a black seam, which was used in the Marylebone Cricket Club’s annual season-opening fixture against county champions Nottinghamshire in Abu Dhabi this year, will be trialled throughout the world.
ICC general manager Dave Richardson said: ‘This time next year I hope we will be in a position, hopefully, to recommend it be used in a day-night test match’.
‘The principal aim now is just to confirm that the ball in most conditions can sustain itself for long enough’.
If the cricket committee concludes in a year’s time that the pink ball has been a success and can retain its colour in adverse conditions, the path appears clear for a trial day-night test in the ensuing 12 months.
Published: 21/05/2011
Source: http://www.sportindustry.biz/news/view/9816/icc-moves-step-closer-to-floodlit-tests
