England will host day-night test, says board chief


Australia's David Warner fields the pink ball during the first day of the third cricket test match against New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval, in South Australia, November 27, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray

LONDON (Reuters) - The concept of day-night test found a new taker in England with board chairman Colin Graves confirming the country will host a twilight test.

Australia and New Zealand played the first floodlit test last November at Adelaide Oval and the innovation is taking roots across Asia.

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