Before the second Test match against Australia, the Indian pacers reviewed bowling with the pink ball. Beginning on December 6, India will play Australia in a pink-ball Test match at the Adelaide Oval. India practised against the Prime Minister's XI of Australia at the Manuka Oval before to the second Test. Rain in Canberra, however, caused the first day of the two-day practice competition to be postponed. The Indian pacers acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the pink ball and how it could present a difficult task for the batters in a video posted on social media by the BCCI.
Indian pacers on pink-ball
"I think when we picked up the pink ball, it was slightly bigger than the red ball. The seam, the little bit that I know, is tied up, which makes it heavier, and it does give a lot more off the seam. For me, it is going to do more than the red ball, in terms of shine and also when the lights come on. Also takes away for reverse swing. As bowlers, we are also learning a few more sessions to go before the game," Prasidh Krishna said in the video.
"The seam is not visible very quickly. Some batters are there who bat while seeing the sign. But the pink ball doesn't show from which side shine is there. This is coming off after skidding," Mukesh Kumar added.
India have a decent track record when it comes to pink-ball Tests. They played four matches and won three of them. Their only loss have come at the hands of Australia in 2023 when they were bowled out for their lowest Test score ever of 36 runs.
"Its tough for the batters, there is a lot of bounce from the pink ball," Akash Deep said.
Yash Dayal also talked about getting to bowl to India's legendary batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
"I have bowled to Virat and Rohit bhai, and I feel that the ball is not swinging a lot, the seam position has to be straight. If you keep the line and length intact, the ball will do things on its own," Yash Dayal said.
Australia are yet to be defeated in a pink-ball Test in Adelaide. They had a similar record in Perth before the Jasprit Bumrah-led side completely wreaked havoc on them.