Baseballs are one-and-done, discarded after even the merest nick or scrape. Cricket balls are used continuously and degrade progressively after countless bounces off the pitch and strokes of the bat. Fast bowlers start off with the new ball giving way to medium pacers and finally the slow bowlers take over when the damage has been done and make the ball dance. Crafting the classic red balls for Test Matches is a fascinating blend of art and manufacture – Dilip Jajodia explains.
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