There could be a bit more leeway, says Anderson on bad light rule
The HinduEngland 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 light. “Those that are paid the big cheques for the broadcast have got to step up and say to the ICC ‘this isn’t good enough -you’ve got to come up with a solution that allows the game to be played in conditions like these’” Spin legend Shane Warne also supports the use of pink ball. 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.” Broad, however, feels use of pink ball will be unfair to the batsmen.
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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
‘Test cricket needs to realise…’: From Waugh to Pollock, legends call for change in rules after bad light farce at SCG
Hindustan TimesPink ball and lights take centrestage
The HinduAnnabel Sutherland backs Jhulan Goswami’s experience with new ball in D/N Test “spectacle”
The Hindu
‘During Twilight, it gets very tricky’- Kohli explains why it’s ‘much more challenging’ to play with pink-ball
Hindustan TimesICC panel likely to discuss rules - Cricket news - Sportstar
The Hindu
Bad light problems in cricket: Anderson, Broad differ on views; Vaughan suggests use of pink ball
India TV News
Indian Cricketers Give Verdict on Pink Ball After Day-Night Test
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