To a casual cricket observer, the South African all-rounder’s cheeky remark serves as the simplest definition of a cricket ball. Over the years, cricket balls have been central to the game’s evolution. The manufacturersThere are three main manufacturers of cricket balls used in international matches: Kookaburra, Dukes and SG. The red onesRed balls are the earliest type of cricket balls used to play competitive cricket. Brett Elliot, the Kookaburra managing director, said in June last year that the pink ball is ready for Test cricket.

Source: Hindustan Times August 23, 2016 09:45 UTC