What happens when a cricket ball is worn by use in a game?
- The ball may spin more or less
- It may swing more
- It may slow down
- It may have a dead patch which changes the bounce
- It may turn hard and bounce erratically
- It may split or open
- Collects more moisture or water
- The stitching may open or loosen to give variation in bounce
- The ball may become misshaped or egged
