- The International Cricket Council (ICC) is trialling the use of pink balls during periods of bad light in Test matches , subject to prior agreement from both teams, in an effort to reduce the amount of playing time lost due to poor conditions.
- This initiative is part of a broader effort by the ICC, which is also collaborating with the MCC to research and develop new lighting technology for match officials and venues to further minimise play stoppages .
- Pink balls, designed for balanced visibility in conditions transitioning from daylight to floodlights, have been utilised in day/night Tests since 2015, with 25 men's and four women's matches played using them.
- Additional regulation changes approved by the ICC board include allowing match officials access to Hawk-Eye data when considering reports of an illegal bowling action and permitting coaches to consult with teams during scheduled drinks intervals.
- The ICC board also expressed concerns regarding the expanding influence of franchise cricket and plans to establish a committee to work towards harmonising short-format leagues with the existing international cricket calendar.
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ICC to trial using pink ball to reduce bad light stoppages in Test matches
