England 's tour of New Zealand in early 2018 could incorporate a day-night Test after the Kiwis announced they were pursuing staging their first five-day match under lights against Alastair Cook's men at Eden Park.
The Black Caps made history last November when they contested the inaugural day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, which drew big crowds and television ratings.
And New Zealand Cricket has admitted it is eager to test the waters on home soil at the country's biggest stadium against England after announcing its next two summer schedules, which includes two one-day series against Australia.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said: "The last couple of years has seen a significant rise in interest in cricket and I think the schedule we've locked in will help that interest continue to grow.
"There's some obvious highlights, with two more Chappell-Hadlee series at home, a three match Test series against South Africa and the probability of a day-night Test against England at Eden Park.
"While we can't confirm it yet, it's something we're extremely interested in and working towards."
England may therefore face being asked to play two day-night Tests in as many series, with Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland saying last month there was a "distinct possibility" of a floodlit Ashes match in 2017/18.
England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves said earlier this month that a day-night Test in England could happen in the near future.
He told BBC Sport: "You can't turn your back on it, it will happen.
"We just have to decide when it is going to happen. We're doing a lot of work on it and we'd love to see day-night cricket."
Source: PA
