News for 'Pink Ball Test'

PIX: Mamata, Hasina inaugurate historic pink ball Test

PIX: Mamata, Hasina inaugurate historic pink ball Test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly invited the Bangladesh PM for the historic occasion.

Pink Ball Test: Curators have to pitch it right

Pink Ball Test: Curators have to pitch it right

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

What goes in favour of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is that it has some experience of hosting a multi-day game with pink ball.

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The 3rd Test match in Kingston, Jamaica, will mark Australia's first day-night Test away from home and if they opt for a pace-heavy attack, Scott Boland could come into the side.

Pink ball Test, PIX: Fans turn up the 'josh' at Eden Gardens

Pink ball Test, PIX: Fans turn up the 'josh' at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Here is a glimpse of the atmosphere at the stadium...

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as England succumbed on day four to a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.

Gambhir not in favour of 'Pink Ball' Tests

Gambhir not in favour of 'Pink Ball' Tests

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday called himself a "traditionalist" who loves the red ball and day game for longer format and said any experimentation should be carried out only in T20 cricket. "I am a traditionalist who loves to play the game in the old way. It is my personal opinion but I think all these changes and experimentation should be carried out in T20 cricket only.

Warne wants pink ball for Test cricket

Warne wants pink ball for Test cricket

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'No more red ball... it doesn't swing, it doesn't do anything, goes soft after 25 overs. It has been pathetic for so long now. Except for the Dukes ball in England, it has been rubbish.'

Ganguly wants to take pink-ball Test to all parts of India

Ganguly wants to take pink-ball Test to all parts of India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The lack of competition on the field was nowhere close to the hype surrounding the game

Playing at home boost for Carey in pink-ball Test

Playing at home boost for Carey in pink-ball Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The 30-year-old will now have the chance to soak up a first Test in front of family and friends as Australia look to push for a 2-0 series lead.

Shami, Saha to play in India's first 'Pink ball' test match

Shami, Saha to play in India's first 'Pink ball' test match

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Mohammad Shami and Wriddhiman Saha are among the India players, who will get a first-hand experience of day/night cricket with the pink ball when local giants Mohun Bagan and Bhowanipore Club meet in Cricket Association of Bengal's Super League final, starting Saturday.

Pink-ball Test: Stokes accidentally applies saliva; fan tries to enter field

Pink-ball Test: Stokes accidentally applies saliva; fan tries to enter field

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes mistakenly applied saliva on the ball after the completion of the 12th over of the India innings

Axar, Rohit put India on top in pink-ball Test against England

Axar, Rohit put India on top in pink-ball Test against England

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Axar Patel claimed a career-best 6-38 as India bundled out England for 112 on Day 1

PIX: India steamroll Bangladesh in pink ball Test to sweep series

PIX: India steamroll Bangladesh in pink ball Test to sweep series

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Umesh Yadav struck three times as India took less than an hour on day three to complete formalities and bulldoze Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in the second and final Test for a 2-0 series sweep.

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

New Zealand have already booked their spot for the inaugural WTC final, leaving India, England and Australia vying for the other.

NZ coach hints BCCI didn't want pink ball Test match

NZ coach hints BCCI didn't want pink ball Test match

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson on Tuesday revealed that there were discussions on a proposed pink ball day-night Test match against India but didn't specify as to why it didn't work out.

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

New opener Steve Smith, thrust into the role after David Warner's retirement, fell to Roach for six in the first over of Australia's innings when a seaming delivery was adjudged lbw on review.

'Batsmen will find spinners tough to pick in pink ball Test'

'Batsmen will find spinners tough to pick in pink ball Test'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'Yes, their team has now improved with the return of the experienced David Warner, Steve Smith and the likes of Marnus (Labuschagne), who has really done well for them in recent times. But last time too, their team was good but we played really some really good cricket to win. Looking forward to the challenge once again, it's going to be a great contest.'

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

India's assistant coach also Ryan ten Doeschate also lauded Starc for his excellent display with the pink ball.

PICS: Mithali and Co all smiles after drawing pink-ball Test

PICS: Mithali and Co all smiles after drawing pink-ball Test

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

In the post-match press conference, Mithali Raj talked about the positives from two Tests that the team has played this year.

Can Australia bounce back with pink ball under Adelaide lights?

Can Australia bounce back with pink ball under Adelaide lights?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

With noses bloodied and pride stung from the pounding in Perth, Australia will look to hit back with the pink ball in the second Test against India at Adelaide Oval.

Day-night Test: BCCI orders 72 pink balls from SG

Day-night Test: BCCI orders 72 pink balls from SG

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The BCCI has asked manufacturer SG to deliver 72 pink balls by next week for India's first-ever day night Test, to be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, from November 22.

Why Steven Smith is wary of pink ball Test at Gabba?

Why Steven Smith is wary of pink ball Test at Gabba?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith has no qualms about playing another day-night Test at Adelaide Oval but is wary of how the pink ball will perform in the humid conditions expected at Brisbane later this year.

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 1

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Images from Day 1 of the pink-ball first Test between Australia and India, in Adelaide, on Thursday.

Pink-ball Test: Why England will fancy their chances against India

Pink-ball Test: Why England will fancy their chances against India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Along with Jonny Bairstow, Wood joined the England squad ahead of the third Test.

Captain Kohli reveals his pink-ball plan ahead of Motera Test

Captain Kohli reveals his pink-ball plan ahead of Motera Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli wants India to approach the pink-ball Test against England like a normal five-day match but with the sessions reversed, the home captain said on the eve of the third match in Ahmedabad from Wednesday.

PICS: India vs Aus women's Pink Ball Test, Day 2

PICS: India vs Aus women's Pink Ball Test, Day 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

IMAGES from Day 2 of the one-off Day-Night Pink Ball women's Test between Australia and India in Gold Coast on Friday.

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test in Bengaluru

'Pink ball a challenge for umpires as well'

'Pink ball a challenge for umpires as well'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Sighting the pink ball during the twilight period will be a challenge not only for batsmen but also umpires, says retired Australian umpire Simon Taufel.

Get a sneak peek into historic pink ball Test...

Get a sneak peek into historic pink ball Test...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia on Friday in cricket's inaugural day-night Test match at Adelaide Oval.

Start from zero again: Bumrah's Pink ball warning

Start from zero again: Bumrah's Pink ball warning

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah said on Monday that he relishes absorbing the pressure in tight situations as captain and bowler which can make the job of his less experienced colleagues much easier.

Cummins makes big revelation about pink-ball

Cummins makes big revelation about pink-ball

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Cummins said there is always a sense of excitement when they approach a pink ball Test.

Make pink-ball Tests the exception, not the rule, says Virat Kohli

Make pink-ball Tests the exception, not the rule, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Kohli believes that loving Test cricket is an organic feeling and not something compulsory.

Pujara on why the pink ball is a challenge for batsmen

Pujara on why the pink ball is a challenge for batsmen

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday admitted that playing day-night Tests is an altogether different challenge for the batsman as the pace and visibility of the pink ball is very different from the traditional red ball.

Pink ball passes test with big crowds

Pink ball passes test with big crowds

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Australia went down as victors of the first floodlit test after sealing a nerve-jangling, three-wicket victory late on Sunday but organisers will also claim a win, with 120,000 fans flocking to Adelaide Oval through the match.

Pujara can't keep his eyes away from pink ball

Pujara can't keep his eyes away from pink ball

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Indian players are gearing up themselves at the Holkar Cricket Stadium for the pink ball Test match against Bangladesh.

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Pink-coloured cricket balls are ready to be used if the inaugural day-night Test match goes ahead in Australia in November, manufacturer Kookaburra said on Tuesday.

'India's inexperience with pink ball could work in our favour'

'India's inexperience with pink ball could work in our favour'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

'There will be uncertainty among players of both the teams of playing a pink ball Test'

2nd Test: Paratroopers to present pink balls to skippers

2nd Test: Paratroopers to present pink balls to skippers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

BCCI president Ganguly said the game has been completely sold-out on the first three days

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 2

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 2

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Pink-ball first Test between Australia and India, in Adelaide, on Friday.

Pink ball supplier has fingers crossed ahead of Eden Test

Pink ball supplier has fingers crossed ahead of Eden Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'We've Tested the ball in very rough conditions. But having grass on the wicket is very important for the colour to last longer'