Courtney Walsh calls for day-night Tests in the West Indies

Two Hall Of Famers- Wes Hall and Courtney Walsh.

West Indies’ highest Test wicket-taker, and one of the greatest fast bowlers ever, Courtney Walsh has called for the day-night Test matches to be organized in the West Indies as well. He also believes that pink ball is the future of Test cricket, and it can transform the way Cricket is viewed and played in the Caribbean nation.

Currently serving as the selector on tour for the upcoming three-Test series against Australia, Walsh had a glance at the recently concluded historic day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand. "I was very impressed with the Test under lights. It looked like a wonderful occasion," said Walsh.

He added further, “I would love to see that happen in the West Indies. For us, because of the work and the economy, we might get more support to come and watch cricket at night. I'd love to see them give it a try." The success of the first day-night Test notwithstanding, none of the upcoming Tests of the Frank-Worrell Trophy have been scheduled to be day-night Tests.

Pink ball evens contest between bat and ball: Walsh

On the pink ball question, Walsh also responded in the affirmative. "I'm just happy to see what's happening with the pink ball. It was good to see a contest between bat and ball that's a little bit more even, not just a flat placid wicket where the batsman dominates and the bowlers have to toil hard," Walsh said.

Walsh has had a glorious career, picking up 519 wickets from 132 Tests in a career spanning between 1984 and 2001. He became the first bowler in the history of the game to breach the 500 wicket barrier in Tests. He also has 277 wickets from 205 ODIs, has been the captain of the West Indies Test team, and has already been inducted into Cricket’s Hall of Fame.

Australia had won the first day-night Test match in the history of the game, with a close three wicket victory over New Zealand in what proved out to be a low scoring game and was wrapped up inside three days.