The pink ball has failed to win over the players in the inuagural day-night Test.
Australia's paceman Josh Hazlewood tosses a pink ball as he gets ready to bowl. Photo: AFP
Australia beat the Black Caps in the day-night Test, also known as the pink ball test because of the ball's colour, by three wickets to win the three-Test series 2-0.
The International Players' Association (FICA) surveyed 20 of the 22 mach participants about the game and most believed the concept needs considerable work before it becomes a regular spectacle.
Of those surveyed, 70 percent admitted the controversial pink ball was hard to see when batting or fielding at dusk and 80 percent said the pink ball did not show similar signs of wear and tear to the traditional red ball.
The survey also found 80 percent of players believed the pink ball swung more than the red, especially at night.
FICA executive chairman Tony Irish said it was good to see so many fans at the Adelaide Test, however the pink ball experiment must be part of a bigger picture, and it alone was not the answer to making Test cricket the best it can be.
"Adelaide has historically been a well supported Test match, and a social event," Irish said.
"Players enjoy playing in front of big crowds, and it was a terrific atmosphere. What we saw in Adelaide is one aspect of a significant amount of work that needs to go into making the entire game compelling for spectators, players, and commercial partners. The structure of bilateral cricket, and of the game itself need to be addressed globally."
"It is important to note however, that the change from the red to pink ball is significant. The players still have concerns around the ball itself, and one must take into account that the Adelaide Oval conditions were tailored to suit the pink ball and help it last. This led to results that were uncharacteristic for an Adelaide Test Match. Furthermore, questions also remain as to the suitability of day/night Test Matches in other parts of the world, where conditions are not as favourable as in Adelaide."
