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We need to ditch the pink ball in day-night test cricket

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAustralian bowler Mitchell Marsh receives the pink ball during the Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval.AAP Image/Dave Hunt

The pink cricket ball for day-night test matches in Australia is, at best, an unfortunate compromise with tradition. At worst it’s a dumb decision that could risk lives.

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