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As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues, Australian cricket team members Travis Head, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins shared their thoughts on the Pink Ball ahead of the 2nd Test match, which will be a day-night encounter in Adelaide. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, the trio discussed the challenges and unpredictability of playing with the Pink Ball at Adelaide Oval.
Australian batsman Travis Head, speaking exclusively on Star Sports, talked about his perspective on playing with the Pink Ball in Adelaide. He said: “It can be a tough wicket to bat on. Obviously, the drop-in wicket, you've got to score in different ways. I think it suits me. Obviously, I bat there a lot. So it's been nice to get some runs in the last couple of years there and try to do the same again this year. So it's always a nice week for me. It's relaxed. I'm in my own bed. I've got a lot of friends and family. I've got a lot of mates that come to watch, and it's good fuel for the week. So I'll be looking forward to that. I think day-night Test matches as well this summer—they do it extremely well. Great atmosphere. The ball is always doing something. The wickets are obviously doing a fair bit. So it makes for an exciting week.”
The Pink Ball can be a little bit unpredictable at times, so you have to focus: Steve Smith
Australian batsman Steve Smith, speaking exclusively on Star Sports, shared his views on the challenges of playing with the Pink Ball. He said: “It can be challenging at different times of the day or night, depending on where you bat and the situation of the game. So you have to be really switched on. The Pink Ball can be a little bit unpredictable at times. So you have to be really focused.”
Australian captain Pat Cummins, speaking exclusively on Star Sports, shared his thoughts on dealing with the Pink Ball in a Test match. He said: “I think all the basics stay the same really. Sometimes the game can go at different paces as the ball gets older and softer. But outside of that, it's a test for you.”
(With Inputs from Press Release)
