NEW DELHI: As India and Australia are set to clash in the day-night Test in Adelaide from December 6, the pink cricket ball is back in the news. The pink ball is a variation of the traditional ball and is used for day-night Test matches only. It was introduced to enhance visibility under artificial lights as the red ball used in standard Tests is difficult to see at night.
The pink ball is highly visible under floodlights and it is made from the same leather as red or white balls but uses a dyed pink on top. The leather, however, is treated differently to retain its shine for longer periods.
