Cricket Australia has confirmed the day-night Test will be played during the three-match series at the end of this year, with a pink Kookaburra to replace the traditional red ball.
The match will be the third and final Test played in the series against the Black Caps, with the fixture scheduled to commence on November 27.
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland was excited about the prospect of a day-night Test, with similar first-class matches having been held in Australia, the West Indies and Abu Dhabi already.
“One of the global challenges with Test cricket is that most of the matches outside holiday periods are played on weekdays, in the middle of the day when people are at work and kids are at school,” Sutherland said.
“By shifting the playing times, each day’s play can go into the evening and allow people to come in after work or after school to attend the last few hours of play, but also when they get home in other parts of the world or in other parts of the country, they can watch the game on TV."
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However, the New Zealand camp have publicly expressed concerns as to the logistics of the Test and overall preparations for the tour.
New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association chief executive Health Mills has ensured that this concern has been noted by Cricket Australia and the International Cricket Council.
“It’s fair to say our players are nervous about the day-night Test,” Mills said.
“It’s uncharted territory and because of that, there will be uncertainty and apprehension.”
However, Sutherland was quick to respond to the anxiousness from across the ditch.
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“We’ll make sure that the players from both teams are well prepared,” Sutherland said.
“We’re working really closely with New Zealand Cricket in giving them the right tour matches in preparation before the ultimate day-night Test.
“We’ve worked very closely with the Australian Cricketers’ Association and Kookaburra in the development of the ball and its continued upgrade to make it ready."
Despite the obvious challenges that come with any rule changes in cricket, both camps are happy with the overall concept of the day-night Test.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White has thrown his support behind the concept.
“Since the first Test in 1877, there have been numerous changes to the laws and rules in an effort to ensure the game remains relevant, and this is another one of those changes,” White said.