India, Oct. 14 -- After weather played truant in the ongoing first Test between South Africa and Australia here, former Proteas all-rounder Shaun Pollock has urged the teams to use pink balls in the traditional format to minimise the loss of playing time due to bad light. South Africa were 102 for 4 while chasing 421 at the end of Day 4. But only 221 of the allotted 270 overs could be bowled across the first three days at Kingsmead.

The ICC has recently permitted the usage of pink balls in daytime Tests on a trial basis, subject to both captains agreeing to the arrangement before the match.

Once approved, the pink ball must be used for the entire Test, with no provision to switch back to the red ball. "I am not saying for one moment tha...