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England ace batter Joe Root on Sunday shared his thoughts on the necessity of pink-ball Tests in an Ashes series.
Root, who will be eyeing his first Test century in Australia in the second Ashes Test at Brisbane, admitted Australia’s strong record in pink-ball matches.
“It does add to things. It’s successful and popular here, and Australia have got a good record here as well. You can see why we’re playing one of those games,” he said.
Notably, Australia have won 13 of 14 matches under lights.
“Ultimately, you know from two years out it is going to be there. It’s part and parcel of making sure you’re ready for it,” he continued.
“A series like this, does it need it? I don’t think so, but it doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be here either.”
He also expressed confidence in getting a big score, stating that he is good enough to make runs in Australia.
“I know if I get time out there and I make good decisions for long periods of time, I’m going to be successful,” Root said.
“I know that I’m a good player, it’s just about putting that into the games out here,” the right-hander concluded.
In contrast to Root, Australia batter Travis Head downplayed the idea of not having a Pink-Ball Test and said it’s an incredible sight with big crowds coming in, and the team that emerges victorious does not have any problem.
“Pink ball, white ball, red ball – who really cares? Does it need it, does it not? It’s a great spectacle, and we’re going to have huge crowds again,” Head said.
“If you win, you think it’s great. If you lose, maybe not. Both teams may have differing opinions by the end of it. I think it’s great for the game,” the left-hander continued.
Travis Head stated about the different formats of international cricket, noting that the five-day game works the same way, just with a differently coloured ball and a unique atmosphere.
“We talk about T20, T10, and you see all these different formats. It still works the same way. It’s still five days, it’s just with a slightly different coloured ball and it brings a different atmosphere.”
