SYDNEY: South Africa have overcome their reservations and agreed to play a day-night pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide this year, cricket chiefs announced Wednesday.
It is now confirmed for November 24-28. “This announcement will further fuel the excitement about what promises to be a fascinating series between formidable rivals,” said Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland.
Cricket South Africa chief Haroon Lorgat said the decision was made after talks with players, who initially feared they would be disadvantaged by having no experience under pink ball conditions.
“Following careful consideration and engagement with all our Test players, and recognising the need to exploit the potential of playing day-night Test cricket, I am pleased to announce that we have agreed with Cricket Australia to proceed with this fixture,” he said in the same statement.
