Australian Cricketers' Association President Greg Dyer said that "it is not only New Zealand players who have had misgivings about featuring in the first day-night Test this summer," with Australian players "also having doubts amid a belief it is being rushed in too hastily," according to Chris Barrett of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. Confirmation of the day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand, "likely to be held in Adelaide, is imminent." But while Cricket Australia is "eager to pioneer the concept and widen the audience of the five-day game," it has come with opposition from players. The New Zealanders have "made the most noise," with 17 of 20 top Black Caps players against playing in a pink-ball Test, according to a recent survey, and some Australian players are also "far from convinced." Dyer, the most senior players' union official, said that while the ACA "supported the concept in principle as an avenue to make Test cricket more appealing in countries where it is struggling," there was a concern it was being introduced "too soon and without enough trials." Dyer: "We're very happy to see initiatives around the marketing of the sport and the introduction of larger audiences and trying to develop the game in that way. But let's make sure it's all absolutely tried and tested and is going to provide full integrity to Test cricket. We're keen to be convinced." The ACA continues to have concerns around player safety and "how the ball is impacted by the different conditions of playing at night" (SMH, 6/24).
