Pink ball debuts in India

[FischerTal]

your thoughts?

[sscomp32]

Currently behaving nothing much different from a red ball. The evening session will be the one to watch. But it does have vigorous moment. Some deliveries bounced high and swung a lot. Especially the 2nd ball of the match. These batters couldn't even get bat to ball properly in first hour. Now they look little comfortable. But still scoring very very slowly.

[sscomp32]

Forgot to add great innovation. Duleep trophy will be the real test for pink ball. In this match Shami bowling and saha keeping will be the things to watch. How they deal with the pink ball will give good indication.

[sourab10forever]

How can I watch this match?

[sscomp32]

How can I watch this match?

Star sports 2 is telecasting it live.

[Malcolm Merlyn]

That pitch is green.If we need this kind of pitches then what will happen to our home advantage?

[sourab10forever]

15 minutes ago, Malcolm Merlyn said:

That pitch is green.If we need this kind of pitches then what will happen to our home advantage?

Good point.

[Malcolm Merlyn]

Good point.

I hope BCCI sees the problem.

[sourab10forever]

They must not make any changes to the pitches and then see if pink ball works. Don't think Indian team suits for pink ball cricket... initially will be good in terms of popularity but if India keeps loosing then no point. No one will watch.

[G_B_]

Hmm I worry about infra. The lights overhead need to be just right

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[Malcolm Merlyn]

Hmm I worry about infra. The lights overhead need to be just right

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Eden changed its floodlights last year.

[sourab10forever]

4 minutes ago, G_B_ said:

Hmm I worry about infra. The lights overhead need to be just right

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OOC ,What effect does light have on the ball?

[G_B_]

That's the thing...I don't really know but I think it makes it swing more

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[sourab10forever]

Before BCCI takes a call on day-night test,they first need to remove Akash Chopra ...

[Bigg Brother]

Whats with this obsession of pink ball...BCCI should concentrate on the team winning atleast at home rather than doing this...We are not winning overseas anyway.

[Malcolm Merlyn]

The ball is holding quite well.Its pink and bright at about 40 overs.Commies are of the opinion that grass can be shaved off to see how the ball behaves.Right now it looks like a English wicket and english conditions

Very nice coverage by Star Sports.

[Bigg Brother]

46 minutes ago, sourab10forever said:

Before BCCI takes a call on day-night test,they first need to remove Akash Chopra ...

Seriously he is rubbish..And acts like genius of cricket

 

[sscomp32]

Saha batting now. 

[Mosher]

32 minutes ago, sscomp32 said:

Saha batting now. 

Which team is Shami playing for?

[sscomp32]

2 hours ago, Mosher said:

Which team is Shami playing for?

Same team as saha.