"Quicks will get a bit out of it, spinners will be able to get height and bounce, but also important for us to get some partnerships in," says the curator about the pitch

K L Rahul has figured out that the pink Kookaburra comes at a quicker pace, hits the hands harder while fielding and picking it from the bowler's hand is pretty tricky.

KL Rahul, preparing for his first Day/Night Test, finds the pink Kookaburra challenging. It feels harder, travels faster, and is difficult to spot. He's consulting teammates about their pink-ball experiences to prepare for the Adelaide Test,

The pink cricket ball, designed for Day/Night Tests, is scientifically enhanced for better visibility under floodlights. It shines longer, promotes 20% more seam movement, and features black stitching for improved visibility.

How do conditions affect the pink ball, and why is it tricky to play? How is it different from the red Kookaburra?

Team India are gearing up to take on Australia in the pink-ball Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will begin at the Adelaide Oval on Friday, December 6.