First of all, I was privileged to witness the first day of
the first ever day-night Test match. Being a fan of traditional cricket, deep
down, I was not at all happy about this idea, but in the mean time, I am not
someone to get afraid of changes. The concept of day-night Test match is new
and it is one cricket’s evolution and not revolution and on a positive note,
such changes are expected... yes, expected to add new dimensions to the game and
beneficial in increasing more television viewers and spectators at the stadium.
The center of attraction was the pink ball. There were talks that this ball swings less and might not be helpful for the spinners and above all, there was a big doubt about its durability. But after the first day’s play, the doubt about its durability and swinging abilities might have lessened a bit. In the morning session, it seemed that, the pink ball works well on the seam, but as the floodlights were on and twilight struck in Adelaide, it swung a lot.
So, at the moment, the effect of early morning freshness of the track has been replaced by the twilight effects of the track. Moreover, it did help the spinners as well. I think Lyon will not complain about this neither the batsmen will complain about the problems in viewing the ball, even though, I think, the orange ball would have been better. But above all, it’s too early to judge this new concept. It’s too early to regard this as an evolution as well.
At Adelaide, it was not a run-fest like Brisbane and Perth. Mitchell Starc was
full and pacey while Josh Hazlewood and Peter Siddle were accurate and hungry
for wickets as the Kiwis were skittled out for just 202. The Australian batsmen
were not comfortable out there. Trent Boult and Tim Southee made the ball talk
and swung it at pace to trouble Warner Burns. Both Warner and Burns have been
dismissed as an interesting second day awaits for us at Adelaide.
Thank You
The center of attraction was the pink ball. There were talks that this ball swings less and might not be helpful for the spinners and above all, there was a big doubt about its durability. But after the first day’s play, the doubt about its durability and swinging abilities might have lessened a bit. In the morning session, it seemed that, the pink ball works well on the seam, but as the floodlights were on and twilight struck in Adelaide, it swung a lot.
So, at the moment, the effect of early morning freshness of the track has been replaced by the twilight effects of the track. Moreover, it did help the spinners as well. I think Lyon will not complain about this neither the batsmen will complain about the problems in viewing the ball, even though, I think, the orange ball would have been better. But above all, it’s too early to judge this new concept. It’s too early to regard this as an evolution as well.
At Adelaide, it was not a run-
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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