Now red and pink balls will be used in the same test! ICC will take decision before IPL final

By Samira Vishwas On May 24, 2026

ICC: International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing to make a big change in Test cricket. According to media reports, ICC is now considering using both red and pink balls in the same test match.

ICC: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing to make a big change in Test cricket. According to media reports, ICC is now considering using both red and pink balls in the same test match. A decision on this proposal can be taken in the important ICC meeting to be held in Ahmedabad before the IPL 2026 final.

Will red and pink balls be used in the same test?

According to the report of Cricbuzz, in the future, red and pink balls can be used during the same test match. According to reports, the match will start with the traditional red ball, but if there is any disruption due to bad weather or during low light, the pink ball may be used. In such a situation, if both the teams agree on this, then the game will be proceeded with pink ball instead of red ball. This step can be taken to reduce the difficulty of seeing the red ball especially in floodlights.

Here’s more on the changes being contemplated by the ICC ahead of the board meeting in Ahmedabad next weekend:https://t.co/e8dL02H1Fo
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 23, 2026

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ICC can make many big changes

A big ICC meeting is going to be held in Ahmedabad on May 30, just before the IPL 2026 final, in which major decisions can be taken regarding some major changes in the playing conditions of all three formats. According to reports, ICC is also considering some new rules in this meeting. In this, there is a proposal to reduce the time of inning break during T20 International matches from 20 minutes to 15 minutes. Apart from this, ICC can also take an important decision regarding the entry of coaches in ODI cricket. According to reports, during the drinks break in the ODI match, the head coach of the team will be able to go to the field and talk to the players. Till now this rule was applicable only in T20 International but now in future this rule may be applicable in ODI cricket also.