Dukes Ball Controversy: How many types of balls are used in Test cricket? India alone uses this ball; Learn the difference between everyone

Types of ball used in test cricket: The ruckus has started over the Duke ball between the third Tests released between India and England at Lord’s. The big reason for this was to lose its shape of the ball again and again during the second day’s game, due to which the ball had to be changed quickly. In the first session of the second day of the third Test, a few overs later changed India’s second new ball due to the shape deteriorating and this did not make captain Shubman Gill happy. The replacement ball was a bit old and later the Indian fast bowlers did not get much help from it.

However, this replacement ball also had to be replaced after a few overs. For this reason, questions on the quality of Duke Ball started on social media too. Some fans also demanded an inquiry into the quality of the Duke Ball being provided by the England Cricket Board.

In such a situation, the issue about the ball has become very hot. In such a situation, we are going to inform you how much ball is used in Test cricket and what is the difference between them.

1. Duke Ball: Duke Ball is the oldest of all balls used in cricket. It started in 1760, when it began at Tonbridge in the United Kingdom, it is currently owned by Indian businessman Dilip Jajodia. The color of the Duke ball is dark red than other balls. This ball is made completely with hands and is the most durable. Duke Ball achieves the most movement under the circumstances of England. Apart from England, it is also used in the West Indies.

2. SG Ball: The SG Sanskils is the abbreviation of the Greenlands ball, which was established in 1931 by the Kedarnath and Dwarkanath brothers in Sialkot. After independence, its base was transferred to Meerut. BCCI allowed in 1991 to use SG balls for Test matches. SG balls have a wide seam which remains intact for a long time. The ball soon loses its glow due to India’s dry conditions, but helps bowlers for reverse swing after 40 overs. This type of ball is used only for matches in India.

3. Kukabura Ball: Kuababura was established in 1890 and since then it has been making goods related to cricket. The Kuqabura ball is internationally acclaimed as the number one ball manufacturer. The Australian Cricket Board first used the Kuqabura balls during the 1946/47 Ashes. Its factory is located in Melbourne, which uses some of the best raw materials using state -of -the -art facilities. Compared to Dux balls, Kukabura is made entirely using machines. The seam of Kukabura is the least embossed compared to other balls. However, the ball helps in speed up to 30 overs for fast bowlers. The ball is used by Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and in South Africa, international and domestic cricket.

4. Pink Ball: There is no separate company of this ball. The ICC has made it mandatory for the day-night test matches so that the ball is clearly visible due to the pink color in the light. In the country where the test is done, the company whose ball is used, the same pink ball is also made. This ball helps the fast bowlers a lot.