In the summer of 2008, further trials will see the pink ball used in county second XI and university matches.

BBC: Pink balls set for one-day trials

When the "Princie" came up for bid a couple of days later, a model in a pink designer-ball gown held up the stone for one final glimpse in the saleroom.

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If the trial is successful, the pink ball may be used in Twenty20 games and limited overs internationals in 2009.

BBC: Pink ball makes debut at Lord's

The first trial of the pink ball, at a women's match in Brisbane in January between Queensland and Western Australia, was deemed a success.

BBC: Pink ball makes debut at Lord's