Pink ball set for trial in Plunket Shield

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New Zealand’s domestic circuit will get its first feel of the pink ball during the 2016-17 season of the Plunket Shield, the country’s premier first-class tournament. One round of Plunket Shield matches, scheduled between March 6 and 9 in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington, will be day-night fixtures, according to the domestic schedules released by New Zealand Cricket on Tuesday.

Westpac Stadium, Wellington will host its maiden first-class match when home side Wellington take on Otago. Eden Park in Auckland will host a match between Auckland and Canterbury, while Northern Districts will play Central Districts at Seddon Park.

According to a report on Stuff.co.nz, the pink ball will be closely monitored, and player feedback on the ball’s visibility, durability and the effect of …

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