cricket

Cricket Ball the cricket ball is a hard, cork-and-leather ball that is used in the game of cricket. It is made up of a cork core that is wrapped tightly with string and covered with leather. The leather is usually red or white and is stitched together in a specific pattern to give the ball its distinctive shape and grip. Headings The cricket ball is relatively small and weighs between 155.9 to 163 grams (5.5 to 5.75 ounces) for men's cricket and 140 to 150 grams (4.9 to 5.3 ounces) for women's cricket. It is harder than a baseball, and its shape and weight make it difficult to hit or catch. The condition of the ball is critical to the outcome of the game. A new ball will swing more and be harder to bat, while an old ball will not swing as much and be easier to bat. The ball can also be manipulated by the bowler through the use of various techniques, such as shining one side of the ball to encourage swing, or applying spit or sweat to make the ball reverse swing. The cricket ba...