Images of original and new ball. The ball change took place on Day 4 of fifth and final Ashes Test.© Twitter
The Ashes 2023 saw an extremely controversial moment taking place in the fifth and final Test at the Oval. It erupted over England’s ball change on Day 4, which several Australia players felt was not in the right spirit. The 36-over-old ball was changed for a new one but Australia complained that the new ball was shinier and harder than what it should have been. The change of ball proved to be a turning point as Australia lost wickets in quick succession and were ultimately defeated by 49 runs.
As per the latest report, Dukes — the manufacturing company of the ball that is being used in Test matches in England — is set to investigate the matter.
“I’m going to investigate myself, because it affects me … my name is at stake so it’s important they don’t misallege something…