India's Pant Flays 'Irritating' Dukes Ball in England Test Series

Out-of-shape Dukes ball controversy: Ben Stokes says ball-gauge used “isn’t Dukes rings”, Rishabh Pant says ball-gauge should be same for different balls

Both players though agreed to the fact that the frequency of the ball going out of shape is an issue in Tests in England.

"Definitely irritating for players" - Rishabh Pant's blunt remark on major issues with Dukes ball in ENG vs IND 2025 Test series

Team India's keeper-batter and vice-captain Rishabh Pant has admitted that constant issues being faced with the Dukes ball in the ongoing Test series in England has been irritating for the players.

Why the Dukes ball is causing problems for England and India

The bowling side are frequently complaining about the ball going soft and losing shape

India's Pant flays 'irritating' Dukes ball in England test series

LONDON :India vice captain Rishabh Pant said the Dukes balls being used in the current test series against England are losing their shape very quickly and cannot be good for the game.India captain Shubman Gill was the first to criticise the balls after his team levelled the five-match series with a comprehens

After Shubman Gill's Public Criticism Of Dukes Ball, Manufacturer's Sharp Response

Shubman Gill was extremely unhappy with the Dukes balls being used in the ongoing Test series against England, even as India won the Edgbaston Test by taking 20 wickets.

Dukes ball maker Dilip Jajodia: Is it physically possible to have a ball last 80 overs these days?

Amidst the intense scrutiny surrounding the Dukes ball and its perceived inability to retain its hardness over longer durations in the ongoing series between England and India, ball-maker Dilip Jajodia has hit back at critics and called for a review of the rules of the game.