Pink cricket ball verdict from MCC v Durham match?

Question

What’s the verdict on the use of the pink cricket balls in day-night conditions in the four-day match between Durham and the MCC in Abu Dhabi?

Answer 1

Here’s what John Stephenson, MCC Head of Cricket, had to say about the use of the pink ball on the MCC’s website after the match: "We have proved that the pink ball is clearly visible in day or night conditions and that day/night first-class cricket is a viable option for cricket administrators.

"Certainly the pink ball itself could be improved - such as by darkening the seam so batsmen can pick up the spinning delivery - but I don’t see an insurmountable block to progress."