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The continuous England in front of India The test series has seen an unusual trend: repeated complaints of bowls over the state of the Dukes Dance. In all three games so far, to Headingley, Edgbastonand LordPlayers from both teams approached The Umpires several times asking for a ball change. Frequent applications have caused discussions between fans and experts, with visuals repeatedly showing players who examine the shape or wear of the ball in short periods of the game.
The Dukes Ball, traditionally known for helping the sewing and swing in English conditions, has not had the same impact this summer. This has led to increasing frustration among the bowls, many of whom have been managed towards the ample on the state of the ball during the crucial stages of the game.
Alastair Cook ridicules the bowls for their constant moan
Ex -pattern of England Alastair Cook It was not retained, as he took an excavation to the complaints of the bowls. Talking to the BBC next to A guhaCook called into question the attitude of the bowls and made fun of his tendency to blame the ball every time things are not going on his way.
“I love how always the bowls are moaned. It’s like they were a bad ball and it is never their fault. They have drained the frame … If they make a bad ball, they look at the ball and they blame the shape.” Cook said with a touch of sarcasm.
The legendary opener also weighed on how a ball out of shape can affect the battle, adding, “I think a Batsman would prefer to hit a slightly tougher ball. Nothing worse than playing a beautiful cover driving like me and would not go anywhere.”
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Is Dukes’ quality quality declining?
The controversy has also reigned discussions on the decrease in the quality of Dukes’ balls. Traditionally a precious active for bowls in England, the ball has not experienced the expectations of this series. Veteran pacer Stuart Broadwho has now retired, also wondered if Dukes has committed to quality.
On social media, fans have floated conspiracy theories, claiming that the manufacturer could have modified the ball to adapt to the aggressive “bazball” approach to England. Whether there is a truth about these statements, the fact is still: Dukes’ ball was not the winner of the game he was once.
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