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How to Choose the Best Quality Balls for Cricket
As in most sports, cricket balls come in various sizes, weights, materials, and colours, and each carries significance. Our range includes a fantastic array of the best brands, from Gray-Nicolls to Kookaburra, Paceman, and Feed Buddy–all engineered to improve the pace and accuracy of play. In the list below, we explain some of the most popular cricket balls, their history, and the types of training or gameplay they are used for:
- The red ball is the classic in cricket, used in top-tier matches and leagues, and is the standard for one-day test matches. Red cricket balls were originally designed for optimum visibility in English cricket and are created with robust seams that remain intact, regardless of usage. Kookaburra red cricket balls are made in Australia and swing for around the first thirty overs but become more stable and easier for batters from then on.
- White balls were first introduced in the World Cricket Series in 1977 and were created by Aussie tycoon Kerry Packer. These balls made it easier to play at night or in overcast conditions. Most cricket leagues use white balls for up to twenty-five overs.
- A pink cricket ball is a modern addition to the game, and works as a middle ground for tests played during both the day and night. Where white balls have limited overs and red balls can’t always be used under lights, pink is a compromise to be used in both day and night tests, although with slightly different ball behaviour.
Each colour of cricket ball has pros and cons. Still, training with varied balls to get accustomed to the grip, spin, and bounce is essential for promising cricket teams and clubs. It means they have the versatility to compete in cricket in various match and league formats.
Variations in Cricket Balls for Mens’, Womens’, and Junior Teams
While cricket balls come in several colours, there are also different balls for juniors, club training, coaching fielders, and bowling styles–all of which you can find in the extensive Intersport catalogue. These options include technique balls with a raised seam that helps bowlers focus on ball release in a perfectly straight line.
Additionally, spinner balls enhance the quality of coaching in spin bowling, focusing on a slow delivery with a possible sharp deviation after bouncing. Fielders often train with reflex balls, which look somewhat different from conventional cricket balls but augment reaction speeds and reflexes while being a superb aid for cricket coaches.
Finally, lighter-weight cricket balls are essential for safety and enjoyment for cricketers in junior leagues, with a light ball weight and smaller circumference created for easier handling by smaller hands.
Shop Online for Top Cricket Ball Brands: Gray Nicolls, Kookaburra, and More
We stock a wide range of accessories, balls, and cricket equipment, ensuring every coach, trainer, league, and team can select the ideal tools to elevate their game–whether they’re opting for a perfectly balanced red ball to train for test cricket or choosing intelligent coaching aids to help younger players grasp the basics of the sport. Our cricket ball range includes the best-known and most respected brands, with the ideal blend of quality manufacturing, value, and performance that are perfect for your own use or for a gift.
