Australia concerned over Chris Rogers' colour blindness

Australia Test opener Chris Rogers was forced to withdraw from a day-night game because he could not see the pink ball on trial.

The new balls are being tested throughout the cricket world to see if they can be the most effective for the increasingly popular day-night games.

Rogers, 37, who was replaced at Middlesex by fellow Australian Adam Voges this week, was set to play for Victoria state against Tasmania but did not turn out for the team on Friday.

Cricket Australia have moved quickly to assure Rogers that his place in the Australia line-up for the first Test against India on December is not in jeopardy.

And Victoria coach Greg Shipperd has stressed Rogers’ colour-blindness is “not conclusive at this point”.

"We would need a longer period of preparation with the pink balls to get him at least comfortable so that he's able to compete and do himself and the team justice," Shipperd said.

Australia’s high performance manager Pat Howard added: "The selectors have reiterated that no player is judged on one match.

"The four-man selection panel rate players on their consistency over a period of time and particularly their ability to perform in pressure situations."