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English day-night Test in 2017 remains possible
- Updated: September 12, 2016
The ECB has not given up plans of hosting the first day-night Test in England in 2017.
While plans to host Warwickshire’s final Championship match of the season against Lancashire at Edgbaston under lights have now been shelved – both clubs remain in danger of relegation from Division One and are unwilling to add an element of experimentation into such an important fixture – ESPNcricinfo understands that fixtures in Division Two will be considered instead.
Matches at Leicestershire (who host Glamorgan) and Gloucestershire (who host Sussex) from September 20 are deemed especially suitable, with none of the clubs involved in the promotion challenge. All the clubs involved would have to agree before it is confirmed that the match could be held under lights. ESPNcricinfo understands that Leicestershire may be precluded from using their lights for the fixture due to planning restrictions.
While sitting outside in the evening in late September might not be hugely attractive to spectators, the ECB feel it is necessary to conduct further tests – not least into the deterioration of the pink ball used in day-night Test cricket – before making a final decision as to whether a floodlit Test could be played in England next year.
Edgbaston remains the target venue for the first floodlit …
