3 min learnJun 5, 2026 05:22 PM IST
The ICC’s choice to permit pink balls throughout day Checks was welcomed by India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Friday who mentioned it might give a possibility for groups to get leads to matches affected by the climate.
“I like that. The reason being as a result of I at all times imagine that if there’s a possibility to get a end result, you need to at all times have that chance,” Gambhir mentioned on the eve of the one-off Check in opposition to Afghanistan.
“Think about if you’re taking part in the final Check match earlier than the World Check Championship remaining and you’ve got the prospect to win that Check match and qualify. Due to unhealthy gentle it’s not occurring. I’m all for it if there is a chance to get the end result and each the groups comply with it,” he added.
He additionally acknowledged that the change from crimson to pink ball in the identical match may very well be a serious adjustment downside for gamers but when there’s a WTC remaining spot on the road, flexibility could be anticipated.
“I do know it may very well be just a little unsure or tough for the gamers taking part in the Check match however think about working arduous for 2 years and it’s the final Check match earlier than the World Check Championship remaining. If it will get worse, should you don’t play 5 days due to unhealthy luck, how unsure might that be? So I feel it’s a proactive transfer. It’s a optimistic transfer and hopefully the groups will begin taking it in a optimistic method,” Gambhir mentioned.
Earlier this week, ICC had accredited the trial run for a swap from crimson ball to pink ball halfway by means of a Check to cope with the difficulty of unhealthy gentle lowering taking part in time. Each groups must agree earlier than the beginning of the sport to the change within the color of the ball if the climate dictated so and play underneath lights.
The ICC board accredited the suggestions of its Chief Executives Committee through the assembly in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The proposal to make use of completely different balls throughout a Check was among the many many who the ICC board has accredited. Up to now in Check matches, groups can both use the crimson ball or pink.