CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Cricket teams use only the pink leather ball to play the day night test match.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pink ball comes out for day-night matches for the simple reason that the ball is easier to spot under the lights.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cricket ball makers settled on the color pink for balls used in Day/Night Tests because of its visibility. Initially, manufacturers tried different colors, including optic yellow and bright orange, before opting for pink. Fielders taking high catches could easily spot the yellow and orange balls on the field.

Detailed explanation-4: -In earlier days, the red-ball was used in both Test cricket and ODI cricket. With the era of coloured clothing coming into practice, white balls are now used during limited-overs fixtures.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pink balls are used in Day-Night Tests as they are more visible during night-time under floodlights as compared to the red balls. Traditionally, red balls are used for Test cricket but as they are less reflective, they are not as visible at nights as during days.