Why do cricket balls have to be so hard?

Cricket balls are the product of centuries of tradition and the extreme physical demands of the game. They must be robust and ...
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Dukes, cows, and the ‘grimy’ craftsmanship behind the cricket ball

A single cow only makes 15 Dukes cricket balls. Whereas a butcher might pride themselves on achieving maximum bang for their bovine buck by using almost the entire animal from nose to tail, it turns ...
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Are Cricket Balls Made Of Cow Leather?

Cricket balls, central to the sport’s 300-year history, spark curiosity about their makeup. Are they made of cow leather? Yes, cricket balls are primarily constructed from cow leather, prized for its ...
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The Ashes enter the Twilight Zone: What makes pink-ball, day-night cricket so different — and difficult?

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. No team sport is quite so obsessed by the colour of the ball as cricket. Where the annual shift in English Premier League ...
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Explained: Why Dukes Balls Are Going Soft in the India vs England Test Series

The India-England Test series has been witnessing a strange problem - the Dukes cricket balls, renowned for their long life, are getting out of shape and softening much earlier than anticipated. This ...