141 overs lost: Babar suggests 'pink' solution for Pakistan's winter Test problem
Pakistan cricket coach Mike Hesson and captain Babar Azam are advocating for the use of pink balls in day Test matches to combat poor light conditions. This follows a match against Sri Lanka where significant playing time was lost due to weather and visibility issues.
Why it matters
The proposal addresses the ongoing challenge of maintaining the integrity of Test cricket schedules in regions with difficult winter weather.
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has called for the use of the pink ball in day Test matches at home to be seriously considered after rain and poor light disrupted the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, which ended in a draw with nearly 141 overs lost.Hesson and Pakistan captain Babar Azam are open to the idea of using the pink ball in future home Test series, particularly during the winter months when weather conditions make it difficult to complete scheduled playing hours.The opening Test was repeatedly interrupted by bad light, forcing players to leave the field before the scheduled close of play on most days.
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