US EditionIND vs ENG 3rd Test: Dukes Ball Causes Controversy Again, Shubman Gill Unhappy with Umpires over Ball Change
LORD'S CRICKET GROUND, LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 11 – The Dukes ball used in the Test match failed durability tests and required multiple changes, with India raising concerns over its rapid deterioration and impact on play.
- On July 11, 2025, during the second day of the final Test match at Lord's featuring India and England, several disputed ball replacements sparked noticeable irritation among players and cricket analysts.
- The ball deteriorated quickly, prompting India to request several new balls citing shape and condition issues with the Dukes ball, which has been changed almost every innings recently.
- Indian captain Shubman Gill challenged umpires over the ball condition after receiving a visibly older replacement ball, while England's Jasprit Bumrah took three early wickets with the second new ball.
- Former players Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain criticized the handling of ball changes, with Broad calling the situation 'unacceptable' and warning that the Dukes ball has a serious problem.
- These ongoing issues underline the need for cricket authorities and manufacturers to reconsider ball quality and regulations, as the Dukes ball’s fitness for Test cricket faces increasing scrutiny.
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Dukes ball not fit for Test cricket? Shubman Gill unhappy with ball change, Stuart Broad lashes out on X
India captain Shubman Gill was visibly unhappy after the visitors were forced to change the new ball after just 10 overs. The ball failed to pass the hoop test, and following which, the umpires called for a ball change. However, Gill was handed a much older ball, which made him lose his calm. He argued with the on-field umpires in the middle, but nothing much happened. England took advantage of the old ball as Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse built …
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