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Indian vice captain Rishabh Pant demanding the umpires to change the ball during the Leeds Test.
The Duke Ball controversy between India’s England tour is not being named. After Indian captain Shubman Gill, on Wednesday, vice -captain Rishabh Pant has questioned the quality of Duke Ball.
In response to a question, 27-year-old Indian wicketkeeper said- ‘I have never seen the ball worse so soon in my career.’
Rishabh had also complained to the umpires of the ball to deteriorate on the third day of the Leeds Test. Not only this, they were also provoked on the umpire for not changing the ball. The ICC reprimanded him and gave him a demerit point. Further controversy in 5 points …
Rishabh Pant was given a demerit point for Missbheve.
1. What is the whole matter?
The Duke ball used in India’s England tour is deteriorating quickly. Many players, including English captain Ben Stokes, have demanded the umpires to change the ball. The bowlers are not getting help due to the ball failure and the batting is getting easier.Understand further why the ball is getting spoiled quickly and what is the effect in the game?
English captain Ben Stokes also complained to the umpire about the ball malfunction.
2. Why the dispute happened?
These are two statements behind the dispute over Duke Ball. 2 days ago, Indian captain Shubman Gill questioned the quality of the ball after winning the Birmingham Test. After Gill, Pant has also made a statement. Read both statements …
1. India Vice Captain Rishabh Pant-
The ball is losing its shape very quickly. This is a disturbing thing for the players, because when the ball becomes soft, it does not help. Then when the new ball comes, it (ball) suddenly starts doing a lot (swing, seam and jump). This is not good for cricket.
2. Indian captain Shubman Gill-
The ball is getting soft very quickly. I do not know what it is, it is wicket or something else. However, this is difficult for bowlers. There should be some help for the bowlers.
3. Why Duke Ball is deteriorating quickly?
- Quality agreement of leather A media report claimed that the company that makes it had tied up in the sewing and leather quality of the ball. This makes the ball rub quickly and the chef is losing.
- Moisture and clouds in the atmosphere The summer season is currently underway in England. Edgbaston also received rain. There were moisture and clouds in the weather there at this time. Excess moisture or wet outfield weighs and makes the ball weighing and soft. This makes the stitch loose.
- Flat pitches being made So far, flat and low grass pitches have been seen in this series in England. Due to this, the ball is rubbing more and is deteriorating quickly. In the last match, the Indian team scored more than 1000 runs.
4. How does a bad ball affect the game?
Batting becomes very easy when the ball is soft. There is no help for bowlers. The speed of the ball decreases, as well as the jump is also reduced. In addition, when the ball size is large, it also makes it difficult to catch.
5. Questions and answers from Dilip Jagjodia, who made Duke ball
Dilip Jagjodia, who made Duke Ball, told Indian Express on the quality of the ball- ‘This time England is hot and the pitches are dry and flat. In these circumstances, the bowlers are having trouble taking wickets. Further 3 questions …
Question-1: Why is the ball getting soft quickly? Every ball has to last for 80 overs. Accordingly, the ball gradually softens, but in today’s time players and viewers want quick results. If you do not get wickets in 30 overs, then the players immediately start asking for new balls. Still the results have come, India also took 20 wickets and the match lasted for five days, what is needed more than this?
Question-2: What will you say on the complaint of players? Cricket is a changing game. This time the heat is high, the pitches are dry and covered, so that they do not have moisture. In such a situation, it has also become easy to score runs. If the match ends in two and a half days, people say the bowlers are getting help. If the results come in 5 days, then the ball starts criticizing.
Question-3: How do you maintain balance between soft and hard balls? If we make a very tough ball, then the bat will start breaking. We have to keep in mind that according to the rules the ball should be gradually spoiled for 80 overs. If in 20 overs, the players say that the ball is not working, then it is not correct. Yes, if there is a real malfunction then the ball can be changed.
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Read these news related to Duke Ball controversy too …
1. Dilip Jagjodia said- I select every ball myself
India has played 2 matches of the 5 -match Test series from England so far. In both these Tests, the captains of both the teams complained to the umpire about changing the ball. In such a situation, there is a strong criticism for the Dux ball used in Test matches in England. Read full news
2. Gill said- Duke ball is deteriorating quickly
Akash Deep, who took 10 wickets in the Birmingham Test, has dedicated his sister -in -law fighting cancer. He said after the victory- ‘Every time I take the ball, his thoughts and pictures would come to my mind. This performance is dedicated to him. ‘ He became emotional while talking to Cheteshwar Pujara. Read full news
3. The umpire did not change the ball, Pant raging
On the third day of the Hadingley Test, Rishabh Pant erupted on the umpire. When the umpire did not change the ball, Pant threw the ball in anger on the other side. The Indian team had to face a 5 -wicket defeat in the Leeds Test. Read full news