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Trent Boult terms day-night Test between Australia-New Zealand as ‘electric’

New Zealand swing specialist Trent Boult leading the bandwagon of praise for the format and described the atmosphere as 'electric'.

Trent Boult admitted that it was an exciting day and the match played out exactly as it was forecasted © Getty Images
Trent Boult admitted that it was an exciting day and the match played out exactly as it was forecasted © Getty Images

Wellington: The historic day-night Test with a pink ball has received positive response from players, with New Zealand swing specialist Trent Boult leading the bandwagon of praise for the format and described the atmosphere as ‘electric’. Australia and New Zealand created history on Friday by playing the iconic longer format of the game under floodlights for the first-time ever at the Adelaide Oval. The 26-year-old left-hander admitted that it was an exciting day and the match played out exactly as it was forecasted, Stuff.co.nz reported. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd Test at Adelaide

Echoing similar views, Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle, who became the 15th Australian bowler to reach 200 wickets after removing Doug Bracewell, said that the ball went quite well while describing the atmosphere as amazing. The veteran bowler revealed that although there was a lack of swing early into the match, the bowl started moving well in the evening. Earlier, Australian spin great Shane Warne had also praised the experiment and suggested that the red ball should permanently be replaced with the pink ball. Australia are currently leading the three-match series 1-0 against New Zealand after second Test ended in a draw and the visitors will have to win the ongoing final Test in order to level the series. Chris Rogers surprised to see batsmen not wearing ‘StemGuards’ during day-night Test

Meanwhile, former Australia batsman Chris Rogers has expressed surprise over batsmen’s decision who chose not to wear ‘StemGuards’, insisting that neckguards on helmets should be made mandatory in order to provide increased protection against head injury.

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