Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Dukes to Review Cricket Ball Quality After Player Complaints
The cricket balls used in the India vs. England series are causing problems.
The balls are getting soft too quickly, which makes it hard for bowlers to get people out.
The owner of the ball company is going to look at how the balls are made, including what they are made of.
They will see if they need to change anything.
Shubman Gill first raised concerns about the Duke's ball softness.
The ball has been scrutinized for not staying hard enough during the series.
Balls had to be changed multiple times within matches by both teams.
Dilip Jajodia, the owner of Dukes, will inspect the ball's components.
Changes to manufacturing may be implemented if needed.
- Who
- Dilip Jajodia (Dukes owner), Shubman Gill, and the manufacturer.
- What
- Investigation into the quality of Dukes cricket balls.
- When
- During the ongoing India vs. England Test series.
- Where
- England, specifically at Edgbaston and Lord's.
- Why
- To address complaints about the ball's softness and to potentially improve ball quality.
Players
Manufacturer
Ball Performance
Players
The ball loses shape and becomes soft quickly, making it difficult for bowlers.
Manufacturer
The ball manufacturer is investigating the ball's composition and production.
- Event
- India vs. England Test series
- Sport
- Cricket
- Ball Type
- Dukes
- Complaint
- Ball softness and shape retention
- Key Figure
- Shubman Gill
Sources
'Inspect And Then...': Shubman Gill, Team India's Anger on Controversial Dukes Ball Has Been Heard. Manufacturer Says...
‘Soft’ Dukes ball to be examined, says manufacturer after complaints
India vs England: Dukes offers to investigate manufacturing process amid controversy over ball quality
