New Zealand's cricketers are getting to grips with the new pink cricket ball as they prepare for their historic day-night Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval next month.
They are playing a practice game under lights at Seddon Park in Hamilton as they adjust to life with the new Kookaburra ball.
However, despite suggestions the ball may prove difficult, spin bowler Mark Craig had no worries with the way it was behaving.
"It's a matter of the boys just getting used to it and adjusting," said Craig.
"This is what these two days are all about - finding out different ways of using it and how it reacts under the lights."
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Craig had no concerns about the visibility of the Kookaburra at twilight comparing it as similar to the white ball used in one-day internationals.
"Obviously with it being the first of its kind everyone is in an even playing field and these two days here are crucial building into what will be an awesome series."
The Black Caps will also get a chance to use the pink ball in a two day warm-up game against an Australian XI in Perth in the week between the second and third Test matches.
Craig can't wait to take on the world champions in their own back yard.
"We're very excited to get over there and take those boys on in their home conditions."
"It's going to be incredibly tough. We all know they are going to grow a leg so we are just looking forward to doing what we do best and hopefully put a good performance out."
The Black Caps leave for Australia on October 20 and begin their tour with a one-day match against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra three days later.
