New rule, no change - has cricket missed a trick again with bad light?
Cricket fans and officials are frustrated by repeated play stoppages due to bad light during the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban. Despite new rules intended to address the issue, play continues to be cut short by local weather patterns.
Why it matters
The recurring issue of bad light highlights the tension between traditional cricket rules and the need for modern, consistent scheduling in international sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Australia are still in command of the first Test against South Africa, leading by 139 runs despite the early finishes
It is one of cricket's oldest and most frustrating problems: bad light.
A fascinating passage of play halted when things get too gloomy.
The issue has reared its head again this week in the fascinating first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, wiping out more than 60 overs across the first three days.
The fact a solution was added to cricket's rules just last week, an option so far unused around the world, only adds to the frustration.
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