The pink ball revolutionized Test cricket by making day-night matches possible under floodlights. First introduced to improve visibility during evening sessions, the pink ball has become a key feature of modern Test cricket, creating a unique playing experience for both players and fans.

Now, the ICC has approved trials to explore the use of pink balls in standard day Tests to reduce interruptions caused by bad light. Here's how the pink ball changed the longest format of the game and why cricket's governing body is considering expanding its use.

Why Cricket Uses A Pink Ball: The Story Behind Day-Night Test Matches 

A combination of pink ball and playing conditions at Sabina Park could force Australia to do something they have not done in over a decade - bench their best spinner regardless of the pitch.

Day/Night Test: Australia could deny Nathan Lyon a shot at history in pink-ball tie, know how

Cricket, Sports: Australia held an unbeaten record in Day/Night Tests until last year, when the touring West Indies beat them at the Gabba in Brisbane by eight runs.

Australia to play first overseas Day/Night Test in West Indies, details inside

Australia are all over the West Indies in the ongoing 2nd Test match (Day and Night Test) in Adelaide. Scott Boland, the Aussie seamer who got picked as injured Pat Cummins’ replacement, showed his worth yet again.

WATCH - Scott Boland wreaks havoc against WI, picks up three wickets without conceding a run in an over

Injury-hit Sri Lanka will need nothing less than a miracle to deny hosts India a 2-0 sweep in the test series when the two sides meet in the second and final test in Bengaluru, which will be played under the lights from Saturday.

Rohit Sharma's Team India look to seal series in pink-ball Test against injury-hit Sri Lanka

The left-arm Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was the pick of the Australian bowlers as the hosts bowled out England for a 236 in the first innings of the 2nd Ashes Test match played being at Adelaide.

Mitchell Starc becomes first bowler to pick 50 wickets with pink ball in Day-Night Tests

Indian women's team put up a highly commendable performance, dominating Australia for the better part in its maiden Day/Night Test, which ended in a draw primarily due to inclement weather during the first two days.

Mithali Raj-led India dominate Australia as historic pink-ball Test ends in a draw

Indian cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana has rated her stunning 127-run knock against Australia in the one-off Pink Ball Test as one of the top three after the match ended in a draw at the Carrara Oval on Sunday (October 3), giving both teams two points each.

Pink ball Test: India's Smriti Mandhana rates her stunning 127-run knock in as 'top three' against Australia

In the second session of Day Four of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Carrara Oval in Queensland on Sunday, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana scored quickly as India increased their advantage to 242 runs.

Pink-ball Test: Shafali scores fifty as visitors extend lead to 242 by Tea as draw looks imminent

Jhulan Goswami (2/27) and Pooja Vastrakar (2/31) sparkled on day three of the pink-ball Test at Metricon Stadium as Australia finished at 143/4 in 60 overs, trailing India by 234 runs and requiring 85 to avoid the follow-on.

Pink-ball Test: Australia finish day three at 143/4, trail India by 234 runs

All-rounder Ellyse Perry became the first Australian woman to take 300 international wickets during a pink-ball Test match against India on the Gold Coast on Saturday (October 02).

All-rounder Ellyse Perry becomes first Australian woman to pick up 300 wickets

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana continued her dominance over Australia on Friday as she notched her maiden Test century on the second day of the pink-ball Test. Smriti continued taking the attack to the opposition on the opening session of Day 2 as she reached the triple-figure mark in the 52nd over of the innings after smashing two fours off Ellyse Perry.

India W vs Australia W: Smriti Mandhana becomes first Indian woman centurion in Pink-ball Test

India Women will take part in a training camp prior to departing for Australia. As indicated by reports, 30 women cricketers will amass in Bengaluru today evening for the camp.

Cricket - India Women to play pink-ball intra-squad matches ahead of Australia tour: Reports

BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to social media and announced that the Indian women's cricket team will play their first-ever day-night Test in its tour to Australia later this year.

Indian women's team to play first-ever pink ball Test in Australia: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

The pink ball Test between India and England divided the cricketing world, while few criticised the pitch, some questioned the visitor's strategy. The third match ended within two days as India defeated England by 10 wickets to go 2-1 up in the series.

'We got on the wrong side': England bowling coach laments wrong strategies in Ahmedabad Test

Team India beat England in pink ball Test at world's largest cricket stadium

Team India are on top in the on-going Day/Night Test match against England at the world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many may wonder why these matches are played with a pink ball, instead of a regular red ball.

Explainer: Pink-ball vs red-ball - Usage in day/night Test, major differences, all you need to know

Team India handed England a 10-wicket on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. With this win, India go on top of the World Test Championship points table.

ICC World Test Championship: India go on top after pink ball Test win - Check updated points table

Local boy Axar Patel was the standout bowler for Team India in the first innings of the pink-ball Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as he scalped six wickets to help India restrict England for a paltry 112. He talks about the major difference between pink and red ball and bowling at his local ground.

Axar Patel, 6-for hero, talks about bowling with pink-ball at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

It has been an eventful Day 1 for the pink ball Test match between India and England at the world's largest cricket stadium. The match is being played in the presence of 55,000 fans (50 per cent capacity).

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Fan breaches security and runs onto ground during pink ball Test

Upcoming IND vs ENG, 3rd Test - Team India are set to lock horns with England in the third Test on Wednesday at the Motera Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat and Co.

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Umesh in, Kuldeep out? Team India's probable XI for pink-ball Test

By Mallika Singh After India emphatically beat Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs on the third day of the 'pink-ball' Test on Sunday in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, Australian captain Tim Paine took a dig at Virat Kohli saying that Indian captain's "mood" will decide whether the two teams will play the day/night Test in Australia next year.

Will ask Virat if he is in a good mood: Paine on playing 'pink ball' Test against India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Kolkata on Friday where she will inaugurate the first pink-ball day-night test match between India and Bangladesh.

'Pink ball' Test: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in Kolkata

India's three-pronged pace attack wreaked havoc with the pink ball to reduce Bangladesh to 73 for six in the first session on day one of the second and final test on Friday.

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Lethal Indian pace attack wreck Bangladesh on pink-ball debut

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