Dubai: Following the third Testbetween Australia and New Zealand which concluded in Adelaide on Sunday, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson on Monday hailed the successful debut of day-night Test cricket, saying that it is a concept which can greatly enhance the traditional format of the game.

“The inaugural day-night Test in Adelaide was a huge success, enjoyed by cricket followers across the world. I would like to congratulate both the Australia and New Zealand teams on a thrilling game of cricket. It was an exciting game, played in exemplary spirit, and in front of record crowds – a great advert for Test cricket,” said Richardson.

“Although day-night Tests will not be feasible at every venue, it certainly provides a new dimension for players, spectators, broadcasters and fans alike and it is here to stay.”

Australia beat their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on Day 3 of the day-night Test to clinch the three-match series 2-0.

“We need to make sure we take all the learnings we can from this first match, identify what has worked well and what needs improving, and make sure that future day-night Tests are as good, if not better,” said Richardson.

“I have every confidence that day-night Tests will continue to be embraced by more boards in the near future to, in time, become a regular feature of Test match scheduling.”