Day/Night Test cricket is almost here
Day/Night tests appear to be just around the corner with Cricket Australia (CA) applying to the ICC for permission to host the first ever day/night test match which is likely to be held at the Adelaide Oval against Pakistan in November. Follow-up day/night games appear unlikely to occur with dew becoming a problem in Melbourne, Sydney and Hobart (should they get a test game next season).
Games are expected to start at 2pm which is close to the starting time for day/night ODI's. A ball has not yet been developed however CA have asked the CSIRO to come with a ball suitable for the vigours of day/night test cricket.
CA has previously tried the day/night concept with Domestic Sheffield Shield games in the 1990's being played under lights. The move had limited success with crowd numbers showing minimal improvement and was dumped after the pink ball designed for the game extracted too much swing.
Day/Night cricket not too far away
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So, this appears to be inevitable. Whether it becomes successful or not is another question. Personally, I have no problems with trying it, it all depends on how successful it becomes and if it actually works.
I imagine this will see a lot of games using Friday, Saturday and Sunday as part of fixtures in order to attract more fans and getting them to stay for the duration as these days would be most advantageous in order to do so.
Thoughts?
Day/Night tests appear to be just around the corner with Cricket Australia (CA) applying to the ICC for permission to host the first ever day/night test match which is likely to be held at the Adelaide Oval against Pakistan in November. Follow-up day/night games appear unlikely to occur with dew becoming a problem in Melbourne, Sydney and Hobart (should they get a test game next season).
Games are expected to start at 2pm which is close to the starting time for day/night ODI's. A ball has not yet been developed however CA have asked the CSIRO to come with a ball suitable for the vigours of day/night test cricket.
CA has previously tried the day/night concept with Domestic Sheffield Shield games in the 1990's being played under lights. The move had limited success with crowd numbers showing minimal improvement and was dumped after the pink ball designed for the game extracted too much swing.
Day/Night cricket not too far away
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So, this appears to be inevitable. Whether it becomes successful or not is another question. Personally, I have no problems with trying it, it all depends on how successful it becomes and if it actually works.
I imagine this will see a lot of games using Friday, Saturday and Sunday as part of fixtures in order to attract more fans and getting them to stay for the duration as these days would be most advantageous in order to do so.
Thoughts?