Indian pacers review bowling with pink ball: Tough for batters

The Indian pacers gave a review of bowling with the pink ball ahead of the 2nd Test vs Australia. India will face Australia in a pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 6. Before the 2nd Test, India prepared for a practice game vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI at the Manuka Oval. However, Day 1 of the two-day practice contest was delayed due to rain in Canberra. In a video released by the BCCI on their social media, the Indian pacers admitted the uncertain nature of the pink ball and how it could pose a tough challenge for the batters.
“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 played only 4 pink-ball Tests and have managed a win in three of those. Their only loss came against Australia in 2020 when the team was bundled out for their lowest Test score of 36 runs.
“Its tough for the batters, there is a lot of bounce from the pink ball,” Akash Deep said.
Yash Dayal also opened up about bowling to India’s veterans 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 boast of an unbeaten record in pink-ball Test in Adelaide.