How can pink ball challenge cricketers at sunset?

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The pink ball in cricket was first introduced in 2009 by the Marylebone Cricket Club. It was mainly for use in day-night Test matches. The groundbreaking move was intended to enhance visibility under artificial lighting at various venues. This is due to the red ball being difficult to spot when playing under lights.

However, according to a recent report by Phys.org, there have been studies which indicate that the usage of the pink ball instead can cause a reduction in the players’ ability to gauge the speed of the delivery during when it becomes a bit dark, particularly at sunset. The pink ball is almost equal in brightness to three elements – sky, pitch, and field at sunset. When the contrast is very thin, the reflexes and perception of the human brain has been reported to be decreased, and things might appear slower than they actually are.

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