Seriously needs to be considered' - Babar, Hesson open to pink-ball switch for Tests
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Babar Azam and Gary Hesson expressed support for adopting pink-ball Test matches following the recent game against Sri Lanka. In that match, almost 141 overs were lost, and only three innings were completed over five days. Their comments highlight concerns about traditional Test formats and the ongoing challenges associated with weather and quality of play. The potential for pink-ball Tests may be explored further to improve the format of the game.
- •Babar Azam and Gary Hesson advocate for pink-ball Tests
- •141 overs lost in recent match against Sri Lanka
- •Only three innings completed in five days
- •Comments suggest a need to reconsider current Test formats
- •Future discussions on pink-ball Tests may occur
- 1:25 PMESPNcricinfo — 'Seriously needs to be considered' - Babar, Hesson open to pink-ball switch for Tests
"Almost 141 overs were lost in the Test match against Sri Lanka, and only three innings of cricket were possible across five days
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