Soft red balls, hard questions: Inside the India vs England Test ball controversy Hand-stitched with Scottish leather and decades of tradition, Dukes cricket balls are supposed to be built for swing.

Gardeners urged to make 1 simple check on plants after rain Water is essential for healthy plants, but too much or too little of it can be detrimental.

The British and Irish Lions lead the series against Australia thanks to a First Test win in Brisbane. Ultimately it was a game of two halves as Andy Farrell’s side were the dominant force in the ...

LONDON, July 18: In the eye of a storm, the manufacturer of the Dukes ball on Friday said it will conduct a thorough review following widespread criticism of the “soft” balls used in the first three ...

'Soft' Dukes ball under review, says manufacturer after player complaints The on-field umpires have regularly changed the balls in the ongoing five-match series as they were unable to retain hardness ...

India-England Tests: 'Soft' Dukes ball to be examined after complaints The on-field umpires have regularly changed the balls in the ongoing five-match series as they were going out of shape ...

While Sandhu felt Jadeja should have gone after the big shots, Pujara backed him, saying that playing big shots wasn't easy against the soft ball. He added that Jadeja might have thought that the ...

In the eye of a storm, the manufacturer of the Dukes ball on Friday said it will conduct a thorough review following widespread criticism of the "soft" balls used in the first three Tests between ...

Cricket Concern: Dukes ball maker to inspect post-30-over shape issues after criticism from India, ECB, and Stuart Broad during Eng-Ind series.

Now, former England captain Alastair Cook has made a cheeky comment aimed at the bowlers who are “always moaning” to get the ball changed. Cook, however, admitted that batters also dislike facing an ...

If the soil sample drips water, it is too wet. Ideally, the soil should feel damp and cling together to form a soft ball. Soil moisture meters use a probe inserted into the soil.

Water is essential to a healthy plant, but how much do plants need? Testing the moisture level of soil is the best way to determine if a plant is getting the correct amount of water, even after a ...