A strange situation arose on the field on the second day of the Lord’s Test, when Indian captain Shubman Gill was angry that only 10 over old balls had to be changed in the match. The ball failed in the Hoop Test and the umpires ordered to bring a new ball, but the ball handed over to Gill was relatively old. Gill argued with the umpires on this, but the result did not come out.
England benefits, India changed the ball twice
After changing the ball, Jamie Smith and Bridan Karse made a useful partnership taking advantage of the old ball. After just 48 balls, India had to change the ball again, as the second ball also failed in the Hoop Test. After getting the third ball, India did not make any other complaint, but this incident raised a big question – is Duke Ball Test worth cricket?
Stuart Broad’s resentment on Duke Ball Quality
Where did the dispute start?
The controversy began with the Edgbaston Test, in which India registered a historic victory. After the match, captain Shubman Gill and Deputy captain Rishabh Pant criticized the Duke Ball, calling it a “useless quality”.
Why is the ball getting worse quickly?
Ball sewing and leather quality declines
The ball is getting soft due to moisture and rain
Flat and low grass pitches where the ball is rubbing more
Batting becomes easier as the ball softens, the speed of the ball decreases and the bounce decreases
Duke vs Sg vs. Kukabura: What is the difference?
Duke Ball: Hand stitching, seam movement more, but deteriorates quickly
SG Ball: Hand sewn, more help to spinners
Kukabura Ball: Made from Machine, Hard Ball, Seam Movement Stable
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