The ashes are on and Joe Root is looking to bounce back from the Gabba defeat.
Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad are expected to return with tourists for Adelaide.
The Test begins early on the 16th of December. This Test will use a pink ball.
Why do we use a pink ball?
In floodlight conditions, it is difficult to distinguish the traditional red ball.
The white ball, which is a traditional part of limited-overs cricket, clashes with the kits and screens used by players.
The white and pink balls, however, are painted.
The ball will behave differently.
The pink ball is softening quickly, according to players.
Also, they report that the swing is expected to be greater.
The air moves faster when the light is dimming.
When will The Ashes use the pink ball?
The pink ball can be used both in light and darkness.
The second test at Adelaide will start at 4am GMT, Thursday, December 16, so the tees are being used.
The only day/night match in the series is this one, so the red Kookaburra will continue to be used throughout the rest of the series.
