Cricket Australia approach PCB for a day-night Test

First Test with a pink ball is set to take place from November at Adelaide later this month


Sports Desk November 07, 2015
PHOTO: AFP

Chief operating officer (COO) of PCB, Mr. Subhan Ahmed confirmed that the board have received a proposal for a day-night Test when Pakistan will tour Australia next year.

"We have received a proposal from Cricket Australia to play a day-night Test in the 2016-2017 series," said Subhan Ahmed while talking to cricket.com.au.

"The matter has been referred to our cricket committee for consideration.

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"In principle, the PCB is supportive of and inclined towards accepting and trying out innovative ideas and new technologies. And this includes the proposal of playing Test matches under lights."

Cricket Australia spokesman however, did not confirm nor deny any such development.

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"We’re in the very early stages of working through our 2016-17 home schedule.

"At this point, we aren’t in a position to comment on specific details."

The article originally appeared on cricket.com.au

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