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Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said day-night Tests are likely to be the future of cricket, just the way Twenty20s have gained popularity over ODIs in the last few years. Misbah also expressed reservations about the visibility of the pink ball, but said it would probably lead to a fair competition between bat and ball.At the moment, it looks like [the future] keeping in mind the interest of the audience, who want to watch Test cricket, Misbah said a day before Pakistans first day-night Test, against West Indies in Dubai. After they [spectators] come from work, its a good opportunity and you will see it mostly in future. Lets see how it goes with the pink ball, its an experiment. First the one-day came, then Twenty20 came, so [day-night Test] is a good step to keep the Tests alive.When asked about the pink ball in particular, Misbahs main concern related to the timing of the Test; he said the players would have to readjust to the pink ball once the lights come on later in the day. Misbah also did not hesitate to crack a joke, when asked if the pink ball needed more grass to survive on.The only difference is the different timing [of the matches], just the visibility because its different for red ball and white ball, he said. Maybe when the pink ball gets older, you have to look at it carefully as a batsman because it could be difficult at times [under lights]. You need to make a few adjustments here and there. Overall, its good playing under lights also. Its not like its terribly difficult for the batsmen. Its a fair competition between bat and ball.Maybe the pink ball survives on grassy pitches but we also have to make sure that we survive as a team, Misbah said with a laugh. You look at your strengths and I believe that its up to the team; the better team performs well in all conditions and that is the bottom line. I think if you are a good team, then you do well irrespective of the circumstances. Forget about the pink ball and lights, just go out and perform.Pakistan had recently moved to No. 2 in the ICC Test rankings after drawing 2-2 in England, and rose to the top for the first time since the current ranking system was introduced when Indias last Test in the West Indies was washed out. Now No. 2 again after Indias home series win against New Zealand, Misbah said they would rather focus on the upcoming series against West Indies than the rankings.Thats not important for us, Misbah said. The most important thing is to do well; we are more attentive to our performance in this series. You cant take West Indies lightly because they are a young side and they have everything to prove and such a side is more motivated. We have done well in the last six years, did well on the England tour so the expectations are high. Pakistan would, however, be without Younis Khan for the first Test as the batsman was advised 10 days of rest to recover from a bout of dengue fever. That would probably mean a debut for an in-form Babar Azam, who struck three straight centuries in the recent ODIs, and maybe a shuffle in the batting order too. Pakistan had already moved Azhar Ali to No. 3 during the England tour after Shoaib Maliks Test retirement last year, and tried Asad Shafiq ahead of Younis only for the fourth Test, in which Shafiq shone with a century.I think at the start it was tough, we had to do that in England and considering the conditions it was tough. Not only promoting Azhar but also Asad for No. 3, Misbah said. Once we did that and it was successful, we know can do that again. It was a chance to bring in the fifth bowler and bring in a youngster at No. 7. I think a window has opened. I think opening and batting at No. 3 here is a good opportunity before the [upcoming away] New Zealand series, so its an advantage to do this before a tough series and settle down on a structure and a balance.I think there could be no better time than this to make his Test debut, Misbah said of Azam. He has played mature innings and has developed well. He has played well not only here but also in New Zealand and looks a good prospect. He is lucky to get a chance at this time, unfortunately because of Younis absence due to ill health, but I think this is the best time.Pakistan will be playing their 400th Test starting Thursday and Misbah said it would be a source of motivation for the players to make the historic match memorable for them.Custom Cincinnati Reds Jerseys . -- The boos poured down on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at the end of a horrible first half. Billy Hatcher Jersey . 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Crouched behind the 10th green at Sheshan International, McDowell looked over at the powerful American and said, "Ive probably seen 18 of the best drives Ive seen all year in the last two days.WIMBLEDON, London -- When Marcus Willis travelled to Philadelphia earlier this year he made sure to take in one of tourisms greatest rites of passage.The 2-ton, 10-feet tall Rocky Balboa statue is located at the bottom of the 72 stone Rocky Steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Its not certain if Willis ran up them all, humming the Oscar-winning movies theme tune and shouting Yo, Adrian! I did it! But he did stop for a picture in front of the bronze statue, mimicking the famous pose of the character played by Sylvester Stallone.He would never have thought he would have his arms aloft in the air in similar fashion a few months later on Centre Court at Wimbledon, after winning a game against Roger Federer.The Marcus Willis story has seemed like something straight out of Hollywood; there was certainly a hint of Rocky when he took on the 17-time Grand Slam champion and seven-time Wimbledon winner.Just like Balboa getting a title shot at heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed, it was David vs. Goliath in SW19, and there was no mystery to Federer why the world is drawn to sporting stories like this.Because we dont know him [Willis], the Swiss told a press conference after his 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 victory under the roof. Hes made waves in our sport with a very low ranking to make it very far. Its not just that he got a wild card into qualifying and hes ranked 300, he comes from much further than that.Unfortunately, we dont have enough of those stories anymore. If a junior of 16 years old would also make a run like that, we would be talking about it similarly.We used to have those stories almost every Grand Slam say 10 years ago. Its not happening that much anymore because its becoming mentally and physically maybe too gruelling. Im not sure. I said a few days ago, this story is gold.Ranked No.772, Willis got a lucky break and received a wild card into Wimbledon pre-qualifying, where he won three matches. He won three more at Roehampton last week to secure his All England Club debut.In his first tour-level match, he beat world No.554 Ricardas Berankis?on Monday to guarantee himself ￡50,000 and a match with Federer on Centre Court.ddddddddddddillis took Tim Henmans advice on Wednesday afternoon and went out there early to soak up the atmosphere, watching Novak Djokovics match against Adrian Mannarino.When the time came for Federer to walk out of the locker room, Willis was already waiting there for him. The nerves must have got to him, suddenly, though, and he found the mens room.I didnt know if he wanted to go out first, said Federer. I wanted the cooler experience for him, if its walking ahead of me or behind me.In the end it was Willis who led them out. I thought it was cool that he got out first because its his moment, in my opinion. I wanted him to have a great time.The ovation for the 25-year-old from Slough was deafening as he walked out in his Nike RF t-shirt and matching headband, dressed almost identically to his opponent. I bought it [the shirt] for last years Wimby, but I didnt play. A bit awkward, he said.Girlfriend Jenny Bate, who convinced Willis to go after his Wimbledon dream when he was thinking of quitting, was there in the players box on Wednesday, like Adrian at ringside for Rocky.So too were Willis parents, his sister, his cousin, and his brother -- who skipped school to come and watch. The school had contacted his mother to ask where his younger brother was -- hes watching his brother play Federer on Centre Court she replied.It was all over after 85 minutes. Willis celebrated with a beer in the locker room -- not a pint, it was a bottle, didnt get my moneys worth there -- drinking in not just the lager but what he had achieved in the last couple of weeks. It tasted incredible.Not my standard Wednesday, that, he reflected. A week from now he will be back coaching children and pensioners alike for ￡30 an hour at the Warwick Boat Club, where until Monday he made most of his money.Next Wednesday might be quite different. ' ' '