welljoe wilson can explain it all to us.nder floodlights, one key issue is the ball. this is a red dux, one that has been used for many years in test matches in england, you can see its colour and a prominent seam and that will deteriorate as the day goes on which is part of test cricket. but under lights, too dark. no good. so what do you do? you go over to the pink. this is a compromise. visible under lights, also durable so it will last for several hours of play and won't have to be replaced like a white ball when it gets discoloured. you can see the prominent seam, this is a dux pink ball and to keep that sheen, there's an extra layer of protective plastic coating. some batsmen say it feels different when you hit it and under lights when you are bowling, the evidence of england practising last night, as far as i'm aware, it did a lot. it is very difficult to bat against. if you're an all—rounder with bowling, getting this in your hand under floodlights has to be a good idea. i think so. i haven't experienced it except to