Archive · 31 Jul 2025
India Questions Ball Change After Lord's Test Loss
India's cricket team is upset about a recent game where they think the ball change helped England win.
When their ball got worn out, the umpires gave them an older ball that didn't swing as much.
The Indians believe this made it easier for England to score runs and win the match.
They want the rules changed so that they know how old the replacement ball will be.
India lost a Test match by 22 runs after a controversial ball change.
The Indian team claims the ball change at Lord's potentially cost them the game.
Umpires replaced a 10-over ball with a 30-over ball due to deformation.
The older replacement ball swung significantly less, aiding England's scoring.
India wants the ICC to change ball replacement rules.
- Who
- The Indian and English cricket teams, along with the match umpires.
- What
- India questions a ball change during the Lord's Test match, alleging it impacted the game's outcome.
- When
- During a recent Test match at Lord's.
- Where
- Lord's Cricket Ground, England.
- Why
- India believes the ball change disadvantaged them, potentially costing them the match.
India's Concerns
No Explicit Opposition
Impact of Ball Change
India's Concerns
Ball change disadvantaged India, influencing the game's outcome.
No Explicit Opposition
No opposing view in the article.
Ball Replacement Transparency
India's Concerns
The age of replacement balls should be disclosed.
No Explicit Opposition
No opposing view in the article.
- Match
- Test Match at Lord's
- Result
- India lost by 22 runs
- Ball Replacement
- 10-over ball replaced with a 30-over ball
- Swing Difference
- Original ball: 1.869 degrees; Replacement: 0.855 degrees
- Indian Team's Concern
- Ball selection process
Sources
England vs India: Visitors raise red flag after umpires gave 30-overs-old replacement ball after 10 overs at Lord’s
India Given 30-Overs-Old Replacement Ball After 10 Overs At Lord's? Team Officials Approach ICC Referee
India Claims England Getting Preferential Treatment When Picking Match Balls: 'When We Asked For...'
