Brisbane, Nov. 30 -- Joe Root has raised doubts over whether the Ashes really needs to feature a pink-ball Test, ahead of Thursday's day-night match in Brisbane, as per ESPNcricinfo.

The first pink-ball Test was introduced ten years ago, originally aimed at improving crowd turnout. The second Test of the 2025-26 Ashes at the Gabba will be the 25th pink-ball match overall and the fourth to be played in an Ashes series. Tickets for the first three days are already sold out.

However, with tickets across the tour in high demand, Root questioned whether the day-night format adds any real value.

If the Ashes required a pink-ball Test, he said, "I personally don't think so," as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"It does add to things. It's obviously...