The Duks Ball is one of the challenges that any team that goes to England. Test cricket is played in the Red Ball, but not all red balls are the same. If the SG ball is used in India, the Kukubura ball is used in Australia. The Dukes ball used in England is different. It’s not like any other balls. What is the specialty of this? Here’s a curiosity about how these behave on England pitches.
Highlights:
- The first Test match between India and England will start at Leeds on June 20
- Ducks used in Test matches in England to be helpful for ball swing bowling
- It is difficult to deal with fast bowlers as the ball retains shine for a long time