ICC approves pink ball bad-light trials and strategic on-field access for coaches
Updated On: 01 June, 2026 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The usage of pink balls on trial basis during Test matches in case bad light affects play and allowing head coaches inside field of play during drinks break are some of major changes in playing conditions approved by ICC's all-powerful board at its annual meeting

ICC to allow pink ball in test cricket (Pic: ICC)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved various updates to its playing conditions during its executive board meeting in Ahmedabad. Among the most notable changes are the trial deployment of pink balls to combat bad-light interruptions in Test cricket and permitting head coaches to enter the playing field during scheduled drinks breaks.
In addition to these structural rule updates, the two-day summit saw the governing body suspend Cricket Canada following corruption allegations, while also appointing senior ICC officials to monitor the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board elections.
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