“Test cricket is our premium form of the game so why (not) play it at a time when most people can watch it? There’s no doubt it will happen — people can go after work and it’s a cooler time of the day for spectators,” CA chief executive James Sutherland said. “The Olympics, the NRL and the AFL ... much of it is played at night because it’s a more convenient time for viewers and fans,” he pointed out.

The biggest roadblock in holding the match is the availability of a suitable ball but CA says it will be taken care of by November. “The white ball for one-day cricket that lasts 50 overs is not suitable,” Sutherland said.

Meanwhile, CA spokesman Peter Young said the Board was awaiting a report on the feasibility of introducing special balls for night cricket. “It has been well publicised that we are very interested in the concept of night cricket. People around the world enjoy watching their sport at night, and we are of the opinion that the time has come for Test cricket to explore new possibilities,” he said.

Meanwhile, PCB director-general Javed Miandad scoffed at CA’s plans to host a day-night Test.

“We don’t support attempts to spoil the traditional nature of Test matches which are still the heart and soul of cricket,” Miandad said.

Miandad said the idea will not work. “You can’t expect teams to keep on adjusting to natural and artificial light over a period of five days. Having night matches for 50 overs and 20 overs is fine but I would advise the Australians not to tinker with the spirit of Test cricket,” he said.

“Plans to have Test under lights would not work. Neither will we support any such move,” Miandad added.