England would be 'amateurish' to not play pink-ball warm-up - Vaughan
Summary
Former cricket captain Michael Vaughan criticized England's decision to skip a pink-ball warm-up match before the second Ashes Test. England lost the first Test to Australia, and the next match will be played with a pink ball under lights. England is debating whether to play a practice match or stick with current plans.Key Facts
- England lost the first Ashes Test match to Australia within two days.
- The second Test in Brisbane will be a day-night game using a pink ball.
- England plans not to play its main players in a warm-up match before this Test.
- Michael Vaughan described skipping the warm-up as "amateurish."
- A pink-ball game can help players adjust to playing under lights.
- Historically, there is little difference between pink and red balls, but players sometimes find it harder to see the pink ball under lights.
- Australia has a strong record in day-night Tests, winning 13 out of 14, including all three against England.
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