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Manufacturer lashes out at 'pink' ball critics

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Manufacturer Kookaburra's managing director Brett Elliott has hit back at the critics of the new 'pink ball', which is to be used in next month's first day-night Test match between Australia and New Zealand, saying it's a 'subtle' change and just the replication of a red ball.

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Elliott asserted that the players are skilled enough to adapt the changing playing conditions, Sport24 reported.

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He further backed the pink ball, saying that if the players can play with Duke ball or SG ball then they can play with the pink ball too.

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Earlier, the pink ball received negative reviews from members of the Prime Ministers XI (Australia annual cricket match) following their one-day match against New Zealand.

 

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Top-order Australian batsman Adam Voges had also criticized the pink ball, saying that it didn't hold up very well.

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Meanwhile, new Australian skipper Steve Smith said that he is not worried about playing against the pink ball in day and night matches, and is looking forward to it.

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He also felt that the pink ball would attract a greater audience and bring something new in cricket.

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The first ever day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand will be played at the Adelaide Oval from November 27.

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First Published: Oct 27 2015 | 11:14 AM IST

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