JOE NOT A NIGHT FAN

Root says he sees no need for pink-ball Tests

- RORY DOLLARD

JOE ROOT has revealed his scepticism about the value of day/ night Test cricket in the Ashes.

After losing their series opener inside two days at Perth, England head back into battle against Australia in Brisbane on Thursday.

But the degree of difficulty has been cranked up by the fact the second Test will be played under the Gabba floodlights with a pink ball instead of a red one.

There have only been 24 day/night men's Tests since the option was ushered in a decade ago and they have become an Australian speciality.

While the concept has been welcomed in lukewarm fashion elsewhere, it has become a regular fixture for the Baggy Greens who have played 14, hosted 13 and won 12.

England, meanwhile, have won only twice in seven attempts under lights, losing three times Down Under.