The Indian cricket team is preparing for its pink-ball challenge in Adelaide. Ahead of the practice game in Canberra, the Indian pacers talked about using the pink ball-a new experience for some of them. India are basking in the confidence after a massive 295-run win over Australia in Perth. The day-night Test, starting from Thursday, at Adelaide is going to be an interesting affair. According to reports, the pink ball is supposed to swing more than the traditional red ball and shine longer. In other words, the batters have to bat cautiously for a longer time to negate the swing of the ball before its shine goes off. Preparations for the challenge In preparation for the challenge, India agreed to play a two-day practice match against the Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. But it was washed out on the first day due to rain and both teams settled for a 50-over game on Day 2. Speaking about the pink ball, Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna said it's a bit bigger and heavier than the red ball. Mukesh Kumar observed that the seam of the pink ball is not very evident, making it challenging for the batters to detect the seam movement. In a video uploaded by the BCCI, Krishna said: “I think when we picked up the pink ball, it was slightly bigger than the red ball and also the seam, the little bit that I know, is tied up, which makes it heavier, and it does give a lot more off the seam. For me, it is going to do more than the red ball, in terms of shine and also when the lights come on. Also takes away for reverse swing. As bowlers, we are also learning a few more sessions to go before the game." Mukesh said: “The seam is not visible very quickly. Some batters are there who bat after seeing the shine. But the pink ball doesn’t show from which side the shine is there. This is coming off after skidding." Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam) Also Read | Virat Kohli’s Test Records at Adelaide Oval in Australia Akash Deep added: “It is tough for the batters, there is a lot of bounce from the pink ball." Yash Dayal, the left-arm pacer, shared his thoughts on the ball's behavior. He said the pink ball may not swing much but the straight seam could allow it to move unpredictably off the pitch. Dayal said: “I have bowled to Virat and Rohit bhai, and I feel that the ball is not swinging a lot, the seam position has to be straight. If you keep the line and length intact, the ball will do things on its own." The practice session and game attempt to acclimatize the Indian team to the pink ball before the Test match. The challenge will be a focus for the team in terms of trying to build momentum and get used to conditions to ensure good performance in the highly anticipated day-night Test at Adelaide.