The manufacturer of Duke’s ball confirmed that they will perform a thorough overview of the balls used during the first three tests between England and India. This announcement is followed by extensive criticism of the quality of the ball, with concern about its inability to maintain hardness and help the pitchors through long spells.
Indian test captain, SHUBMAN GILL, after the Edgbaston test expressed his frustrationThis suggests that the Duke ball furiously furious and leaned the competition in favor of the dough. His comments repeated what several players and scientists have marked in the whole series – the ball simply did not do what it traditionally does in English conditions.
Former England Fast Bowler Stuart Broad also joined Expressing concern about a quality decline in the product, which was historically known for maintaining shape and providing permanent movement. Broad called for immediate corrective steps and said that the integrity of the competition was influenced.
Dilip Jajodia, owner of British Cricket Balls LTD – a company responsible for the production of Dukes -, BBC Sport said that the company would leave no stone to leave no stone in its investigation to keep the BBC sport to leave BBC sport to leave no stone. He said that every element, from the skin to the tanning process and other raw materials, will be explored.
“We take it away, look at it, and then start talking to tanneys, talking about all the raw materials – everything we do will be reviewed, and then if we think some changes need to be made or tightened,” Jajodia said.
The choice of the ball in the test cricket usually lies on the host nation. India uses SG Ball, Australia uses Kookaburra, while England prefers Dukes that are known to offer long -term movement in the conditions of friendly seams. In this series, however, it seemed that these definitions are missing.
There has been speculation that changes in the ball are intentional to suit the launch access or whether it is a purely production West. Regardless of the debate, the debate has gained traction because teams and experts are looking for answers.
Despite the concerns related to the ball, all three tests brought results, while the series maintained slightly balanced. Whether it will be carried out in time for the fourth test remains unclear, but it is unlikely that the control around the Dukes ball will be left soon.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
18 July 2025
