I let out a little chuckle when I read this today, and I fully expect some of you to do the same when you hear that potentially we will be watching pro’s playing one day cricket with pink cricket balls from 2009 instead of the current white balls.

When you first read about it, it does seem a little ludicrous, but the more I think about it I don’t see why not. White was picked as it would supposedly stand out against a number of backgrounds, but there have been so many problems with the balls losing the “whiteness” that now after 34 overs the ball gets changed anyway in international cricket. So why not try something else, with the hope that the colour will last better, the ball will be able to be seen against the night sky ok and just as importantly, show up well on tv. Although why stop at pink – how about an illuminous yellow?! Something similar to Chelsea’s away kit would work well if you ask me!

If you know anyone that wants to send me a trial ball, get in touch and send me one and I’ll give it a review!