Tuesday 1 December 2015 09:09, UK
Cricket Australia has recommended other Test playing nations embrace the day-night concept after the unparalleled success of their inaugural floodlit match in Adelaide.
A total of 123,736 people - the highest non-Ashes attendance in the venue's history - flocked to the Adelaide Oval over the three days as Australia wrapped up a nervy three-wicket win over New Zealand.
Eighty-five per cent of those surveyed supported the day-night concept as a "good idea", according to Cricket Australia, while around four in five said they would support all Tests at the venue being played under floodlights.
Furthermore, two-thirds claimed they would prefer to attend a day-night match over a traditional Test played throughout the day, with the same number believing the pink ball was "easier to pick up" than the usual red ball.
Cricket Australia chief executive officer James Sutherland said: "We are delighted that so many have embraced the day-night Test concept.
"The experience in Adelaide last weekend demonstrates the huge potential the day-night format has in revitalising Test cricket all over the world.
"I would strongly encourage other Test playing countries to enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to host their own day-night Test matches.
"We believe that having the ability to move matches into the evening provides cricket fans with greater access to the game and there is no doubt that this will help grow interest in Test cricket."
