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ICC Approves Pink Ball Trial In Test Cricket To Maximise Play During Bad Light; Check Full Details
24htopnews | June 1, 2026 10:09 PM CST

The changes include a trial of the pink ball in Test cricket, the use of Hawk-Eye data for reviewing illegal bowling actions, updates to coaching and interval rules and the adoption of changes to the Laws of Cricket from October 2026.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a number of recommendations during its Board meetings held in Ahmedabad. The decisions cover playing conditions, match regulations, use of technology and the classification of official cricket. The changes include a trial of the pink ball in Test cricket, the use of Hawk-Eye data for reviewing illegal bowling actions, updates to coaching and interval rules and the adoption of changes to the Laws of Cricket from October 2026.

Pink Ball Trial in Test Matches

1. The ICC will trial the use of a pink ball in Test matches.

2. The trial can take place only if both teams agree before the match.


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