How many types of balls are used in Test cricket?
The game of cricket started centuries ago, but Test cricket established its dominance in the 19th century and then in the 20th century. The first Test match in history was played between australia and england in the year 1877. The game of a Test match lasts for five days, but often the question arises in your mind that what kind of ball is used in Test cricket and what is its specialty.
Dukes Ball - Dukes ball is quite popular for its durability. In a Test match, 90 overs are bowled in a day, so if the Dukes ball is kept in good condition, then its shine remains even after 50 overs. This ball is used in england, ireland and West Indies. If there is grass on the pitch and there are clouds in the sky, then the Dukes ball moves on both sides. Its stitching is done completely by hand.
Kookaburra - Kookaburra company's balls are produced in Australia. These are stitched half by hand and the rest by machine. australia, Pakistan, South Africa, Zimbabwe, new zealand and bangladesh have been using this ball. When the weather is clear and the pitch has bounce, then the Kookaburra ball has proved to be very effective.
SG - SG is an indian company and this ball is used in matches held in India. The seam of the SG ball is slightly different from other balls because thick thread is used in it. This ball is stitched by hand. This ball can make the batsmen hit sixes on dry and solid pitches. Mostly only india uses SG balls.
pink ball - Talking about Test cricket, the first day-night Test match was played between australia and new zealand in the year 2015. pink ball is used in these matches. Many cricketers have claimed that the pink ball swings more than the red and white ball.
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