In a bid to prepare for upcoming day-night tests, Australian’s cricket stars will have the chance to play two domestic games with pink ball.
Cricket Australia on Tuesday released its domestic fixture list, with the Sheffield Shield structured to help players get ready for using a ball many have complained is hard to see under lights.
The first round of the tournament on October 25 will feature day/night games in Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne, while the fifth round from December 5 will see the same format in Perth, Adelaide and Hobart.
Day-night Tests using a pink ball are a central part of Australia’s home international schedule for 2016-17.
“The way the schedule has been structured reinforces the significant role our domestic competitions play in helping players prepare for cricket at the international level,” Cricket Australia high performance manager Pat Howard said, Sydney Morning Herald reported.
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