Cricket Balls

Cricket is a game of all ages, and it is played with the same vigour in all global destinations. The enthusiasm involved in the game is by far the most magnanimous. The level of the thrill is just unmatchable, and it is not like hockey or football, where you have to put the ball inside the goal post and score a point. Cricket is a unique game, and it has lots of technicalities attached to it. To know the game well, you have to know what are the different types of balls used in cricket. These days cricket is played in three specific versions of T20, a game of 20 0vers, ODI, a game of 50 overs and test cricket which can continue for a period of 5 days. Based on the nature of the game, you need to select from the types of cricket balls and hit hard. 

Gully Cricket Balls 

The Sponge Balls or the Smileys 

In trying to know what are the different types of balls used in cricket, you can start with the sponge balls or the smiley balls. It is the safest ball the guardians can buy for smaller kids learning how to play cricket. The balls are soft and spongy and will not hurt the kid when they are practising cricket initially. One can use the ball to play under the arm cricket, and the ball can be used inside the home as it is soft and will not break possessions. It is one of the types of cricket balls the kids can use without getting hurt unnecessarily. You get a set of twenty balls just for Rs. 60. 

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The Plastic Ball 

A plastic ball is the basic cricket ball used for this purpose. It is not a hardcore cricket ball, and it is something that is plastic and round in shape. These are types of balls that kids use to play at home. It is good to have qualitative plastic balls, and the qualitative factor depends on the manufacturer and also on the purpose of usage. The prices of the balls range from Rs. 6 to Rs. 120. based on the standard of the plastic being used, and often the cost of the ball is decided by the manufacturing brand. 

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Rubber Balls 

There are various types of balls used in cricket, and rubber balls are no exception. The balls are not extremely heavy or light, and it is the most plausible ball one can use to play cricket. Rubber balls are widely used in playing cricket in the locality with friends. These are balls with the seam in the middle part, and construction-wise they are similar to the leather balls that are popularly used for international and professional cricket. However, the balls are not durable enough, and they will not last more than ten or twelve days. Rubber balls for cricket are quite popular in India, and you get twenty balls for just Rs. 15. You have high standard rubber balls, the cost of which is comparatively higher. 

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Cricket Balls for Training Level 

Synthetic Cricket Balls 

This is the era of different types of balls in cricket, and you should choose the one best suited for the skill you have and the level of cricket that you are playing. Most of the Commercial Cricket Training Institutes make use of synthetic balls to teach cricket to beginners. The synthetic balls are lighter, and the player can catch the balls with the best of ease. The amateur cricketers use the kind of balls to train in the sphere of fielding and catching. The cost of the synthetic balls varies from Rs. 120 to Rs. 250 based on the standard of the manufacturing company and the quality of the ball. 

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Cork Ball for Cricket

The specific cork balls are used at the cricket training nets and the cricket coaching centres of the country. You would love the circumference of a cricket ball of a particular variety. The look of the cork ball is similar to that of the leather ball used in playing international cricket. The structure of the ball I made using cork both internally and externally. Cock ball will not rightly swing in the air, and it is not the right option for a game of cricket. It is just the right kind of ball used for the reason of training, and the ball is used at the junior level of cricket. One ball will not last more than 50 overs, and the cost of the ball ranges from Rs. 350 to Rs. 550 for each ball based on the reputation of the manufacturer and the ball quality. 

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Balls for International Level 

Kookaburra Cricket Ball 

When you are wondering which ball is used in cricket, you can stop your search with the Kookaburra Cricket ball. The international matches with limited-overs make use of the international kookaburra leather balls. The kind of ball is manufactured in Australia, and the balls with red colour are specifically used for test matches in all places of New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Pakistan. The red kookaburra ball weight is not more than 156 grams, and it comes with a four-piece construction. These are machine-made balls, and they are available with the correct seam. However, you can use the ball for not more than 25 overs. Once the ball becomes old, they will not sing anymore. It is not the right ball for the spinners as you cannot grip the ball effectively. 

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Dukes 

The manufacturers in England are responsible for making the Dukes cricket ball. For the test matches in West Indies and England, Dukes are the best varieties to be used. It is the test cricket ball that can swing for all fifty overs, and the seam will remain intact for a longer span. The ball continues to help the bowlers even when they have become old. The ball is not the best one for the spinners as it is specifically used in favourable seam based conditions. The cost of the Dukes ball can vary from £10-100 (₹850-8500).

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SG Balls 

There is only one country to make use of the SG balls, and that is India. It is quite similar to the Deus ball, and the red shine of the ball is sure to last longer. It is not the apt ball for the seamers as they will swing for only the first ten overs. The seam of the ball, however, stays intact and will not get damaged so easily. The ball is spinner friendly, and you can grip the ball rightly for that effective throw. The cost of the ball in India is ₹650-2000. 

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White Leather Balls 

From the mass of the cricket ball, one can eventually settle for the white leather ball. It was Kerry Packer who first initialized the concept of using the white ball. In the year 1977, the ball was used for the first time for the test cricket series, and this was for the first time the match was played in floodlight. This was the reason the white-coloured ball was preferred in comparison to the red variety. It was in the year 1992 the ball was used for the first time, especially for a match of 20 overs. 

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Pink Leather Ball 

Kookaburra is also known to be the manufacturer of the first pink leather ball. It was the right ball for the day and night test match when Australia had a clash with News Land at the ground of Adelaide in the year 2015. The neon pink ball looks great, and it was manufactured when the normal ball was not quite visible in less light conditions. The pink ball is rightly visible in dark conditions and helps the game go on normally. In India, the cost of the ball is ₹10,000-12,000.

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