Bad light problems in cricket: Anderson, Broad differ on views; Vaughan suggests use of pink ball
4 years, 4 months ago

Bad light problems in cricket: Anderson, Broad differ on views; Vaughan suggests use of pink ball

India TV News  

England fast bowler James Anderson has called for more "leeway" over bad light decisions after the second day of the second Test against Pakistan was hit by numerous delays befofe winding up early due to poor lights. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the use of pink ball in Test matches could help in avoiding play being lost to bad light. The ICC leaves it "solely for the umpires together to decide" whether bad light mean that "it would be dangerous or unreasonable for play to take place." "I think we've seen with the history of the pink ball under lights, it's been very tricky for the batsmen and would be unfair to the balance to the game," he said.

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AUS vs PAK: Play on Day 2 stopped due to bad light at SCG, Justin Langer, Michael Vaughan left fuming

India Today  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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'Lot of talk around me and Anderson playing together': Stuart Broad ahead of India vs England 3rd Test in Ahmedabad
3 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Pink ball should replace 'pathetic' red ball, says Shane Warne
4 years ago

Pink ball should replace 'pathetic' red ball, says Shane Warne

The Hindu  

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ICC panel likely to discuss rules - Cricket news - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

ICC panel likely to discuss rules - Cricket news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council is likely to discuss test cricket's bad light rules which have been criticised during the ongoing England vs Pakistan series, a source in the governing body told Reuters on Monday. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested using a pink ball, currently used only in day-night tests for its higher visibility, to avoid losing playing time …

There could be a bit more leeway, says Anderson on bad light rule
4 years, 4 months ago

There could be a bit more leeway, says Anderson on bad light rule

The Hindu  

England fast bowler James Anderson has called for more “leeway” over bad light decisions after the second day of the second Test against Pakistan was hit by numerous delays before winding up early due to poor light. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the use of pink ball in Test matches could help in avoiding play being lost to bad …

Indian Cricketers Give Verdict on Pink Ball After Day-Night Test
5 years, 1 month ago

Indian Cricketers Give Verdict on Pink Ball After Day-Night Test

The Quint  

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