India, Oct. 12 -- The first Test between Australia and South Africa has seen nearly 61 overs lost to bad light over the first three days. While Australia have dominated the proceedings throughout and are in the driver's seat with the match moving to the fourth day, the lost overs could pave the way for a draw. Former South African pacer Shaun Pollock has spoken about using the pink ball even in daytime Test matches, as it is more visible in fading light.

A particular instance in the match makes Pollock's opinion especially pertinent. On the third day of the match, Nic Maddinson flicked a ball over the square-leg region. Ryan Rickelton, fielding in the deep, failed to spot the ball as it sailed over his head for a maximum. This resulted i...