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'I am keen to introduce it' - Pollock urges pink ball use in daytime Tests to prevent lost overs from bad light

During the opening three days of the opening Test match between Australia and South Africa, nearly sixty-one overs were lost due to poor visibility conditions, which could potentially result in a draw despite Australia maintaining a strong position in the game. The stoppage occurred after Ryan Rickelton failed to spot a shot from Nic Maddinson that went for six, prompting umpires to inspect the light meter and halt play.

Following these interruptions, former fast bowler Shaun Pollock advocated for utilizing the pink ball during daytime Test matches to improve visibility in fading light and prevent lost playing time. Pollock, who previously served on the ICC committee recommending pink balls for daytime fixtures, dismissed concerns that the ball provides bowlers with an unfair advantage or moves excessively.

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