Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has weighed in on the growing debate over the quality of the Dukes ball being used in the ongoing Test series between India and England. Known for his control and ability to swing the ball both ways, Bhuvneshwar admitted that the ball hasn’t offered as much movement as expected this time…
भारत और इंग्लैंड के बीच खेली जा रही पांच मैचों की टेस्ट सीरीज के बीच ‘ड्यूक्स बॉल’ चर्चा का केंद्र बनी रही. सीरीज के पहले मैच से ही टीम इंडिया इसकी शिकायत करती दिखी. कई बार तो इंग्लैंड के खिलाड़ियों ने भी गेंद के जल्द खराब होने की शिकायत की. अब इस गेंद को बनाने…
The manufacturer of the Duke’s ball has confirmed that they will be conducting a thorough review of the match balls used during the first three Tests between England and India. The announcement follows widespread criticism over the ball’s quality, with concerns raised about its inability to retain hardness and aid the bowlers across long spells….
Umpire Paul Reiffel (R) checks a box of balls before making a change during day three of the Third Test Match between England and India at Lord’s on July 12 in London (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) In the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England, the Dukes ball has emerged as an unexpected…
Jasprit Bumrah bowls on Day 2 of the third Test between England and India at Lord’s. (Getty Images) Jasprit Bumrah refrained from making controversial comments about the frequent Dukes ball changes during the second day of the third Test against England at Lord’s. The issue drew attention as multiple ball changes occurred throughout the day,…
Joe Root and Ben Stokes (AFP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: The Dukes ball has come under heavy scrutiny from players and media alike throughout the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The debate resurfaced during the third Test at Lord’s when Shubman Gill was repeatedly seen approaching the umpire to have the ball checked. The umpires were frequently seen…
NEW DELHI: Apart from Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell, Joe Root’s century, and Brydon Carse’s gritty fightback, Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s had an unusual recurring subplot — Team India’s repeated attempts to get the ball changed. Shubman Gill, clearly annoyed, was seen multiple times approaching the umpires, pointing at the ball and…
Shubman Gill (c) and Akash Deep have words with umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat over the condition of the ball (Image by Stu Forster/Getty Images) With England bowled out for 387 on Day 2, India took to the crease with momentum on their side. After a standout performance from Nitish Kumar Reddy on Day 1 and a…
Shubman Gill with umpire (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Apart from Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery burst, Joe Root’s century, and Brydon Carse’s gritty resistance, one unusual subplot dominated Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s — Team India’s repeated requests to change the ball.Live Score: India vs England, 3rd TestShubman Gill, visibly frustrated, was seen several…
London: India’s Arshdeep Singh during a training session ahead of the third Test cricket match against England, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in London. (PTI Photo/R SenthilKumar)(PTI07_08_2025_000260B) *** Local Caption *** London: The red Dukes ball’s tendency to become too soft too quickly has become a hot topic of discussion in this series. The softer ball…