The Nine Network will broadcast the first ever Pink Ball Test from The Gabba in Brisbane this week – EXCLUSIVELY LIVE and FREE – as the Commonwealth Bank Test Series between Australia and Pakistan gets underway on Thursday at 1.00pm AEDT.

Hosted by Mark Nicholas, the Wide World of Sports commentary team for the three-test series will be led by Mark Taylor, and include Michael Slater, Ian Healy, Michael Clarke, Shane Warne and  Ian Chappell. Legendary broadcaster and fan favourite Bill Lawry will return for the MCG and SCG test matches and the great Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis will also return to the commentary box.

Cricket fans can also watch every ball of Nine’s coverage on their phone, tablet or PC with the Cricket Australia LIVE Pass streaming subscription. The website www.cricket.com.au will carry full highlights of every day’s play so fans don’t miss a moment of the action.