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The Ball
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1. Weight and Size
The ball, when new, shall weigh not less than 5-1/2 ounces/ 155.g., nor
more than 5-3/4 ounces/163 g.: and shall measure not less than 8-13/16
inches/22.4 cm., nor more than 9 inches/22.9 cm. in circumference.
2. Approval of Balls
All balls used in matches shall be approved by the Umpires and Captains
before the start of the match.
3. New Ball
Subject to agreement to the contrary, having been made before the toss,
either Captain may demand a new ball at the start of each innings.
4. New Ball in Match of 3 or more Days Duration
In a match of 3 or more days duration, the Captain of the fielding side
may demand a new ball after the prescribed number of overs has been bowled
with the old one. The Governing Body for cricket in the country concerned
shall decide the number of overs applicable in that country which shall
be not less than 75 sixball overs (55 eight-ball overs).
5. Ball Lost or Becoming Unfit for Play
In the event of a ball during play being lost or, in the opinion of the
Umpires, becoming unfit for play, the Umpires shall allow it to be replaced
by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear. If a ball
is to be replaced, the Umpires shall inform the Batsmen.
Notes
(a) Specifications
The specifications, as described in 1. above shall apply to topgrade
balls only. The following degrees of tolerance will be acceptable for other
grades of ball.
(i) Men's Grades 2-4
Weight: 5-5/16 ounces/150g. to 5-13/16 ounces/165g.
Size: 8-11/16 inches/22.0cm. to 9-1/16 inches/23.0cm.
(ii) Women's
Weight: 4-15/16 ounces/140g. to 5-5/16 ounces/150g.
Size: 8-1/4 inches/21.0cm. to 8-7/8 inches/22.5cm.
(iii)Junior
Weight: 4-5/16 ounces/133g. to 5-1/16 ounces/143g.
Size: 8-1/16 inches/20.5cm. to 8-11/16 inches/22.0cm.
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