Gautam Gambhir supports ICC's pink-ball rule for Test matches
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed support for the ICC's new regulation allowing the switch from red to pink balls during Test matches affected by bad light. This rule, effective from October 1, aims to minimize interruptions and enhance the likelihood of match results, particularly in high-stakes situations, such as the World Test Championship. Gambhir emphasized the importance of ensuring matches can finish to avoid unfair outcomes caused by weather conditions. He noted the challenges players might face with the transition but affirmed that the potential benefits outweigh the difficulties. This rule change comes as India's Test season commences, spotlighting the significance of results in their World Test Championship campaign.
- •Gambhir calls the ICC's decision a proactive and positive step.
- •Switching to a pink ball under floodlights requires agreement from both teams.
- •The trial aims to reduce stoppages and maximize overs during day Tests.
- •Gambhir stresses the fair opportunity for teams to compete for results.
- •The rule change is set to take effect at the start of October.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — IND vs AFG: Gautam Gambhir backs ICC’s pink-ball initiative
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘If there's an opportunity to get a result’: Gautam Gambhir backs ICC's pink-ball rule for bad light
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Positive move': Gautam Gambhir backs ICC's decision to switch between Red and Pink ball in Test matches
"India head coach Gautam Gambhir supports the ICC's new rule allowing a pink ball under floodlights to combat bad light in Test matches. He believes this proactive measure will help ensure matches reach a conclusion, especially in crucial World Test Championship scenarios, preventing teams from being denied results due to weather.
"India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the ICC's plan to trial pink balls in day-night Tests. He believes this initiative will help minimise truncated matches caused by bad light or adverse weather, ensuring a better chance for a decisive result in crucial encounters.
"With the summer looming ahead and India's test season about to start, head coach Gautam Gambhir was quick to support the ICC's decision with pink balls.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 7:50 AMIND vs AFG: Gautam Gambhir backs ICC’s pink-ball initiative
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the ICC's plan to trial pink balls in day-night Tests. He believes this initiative will help minimise truncated matches caused by bad light or adverse weather, ensuring a better chance for a decisive result in crucial encounters.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:25 PM‘If there's an opportunity to get a result’: Gautam Gambhir backs ICC's pink-ball rule for bad light
India head coach Gautam Gambhir supports the ICC's new rule allowing a pink ball under floodlights to combat bad light in Test matches. He believes this proactive measure will help ensure matches reach a conclusion, especially in crucial World Test Championship scenarios, preventing teams from being denied results due to weather.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:12 PMPositive move': Gautam Gambhir backs ICC's decision to switch between Red and Pink ball in Test matches
With the summer looming ahead and India's test season about to start, head coach Gautam Gambhir was quick to support the ICC's decision with pink balls.
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