New Delhi: Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world today. Let us tell you that Test cricket was played for the first time in the history of cricket. The first Test in the history of cricket was played between England and Australia in 1877. Decades later, when ODI cricket arrived, a white ball was used.
For a long time, Test cricket was played with red balls or red balls. In such a situation, this question often arises in the minds of common people that why is Test cricket played with red balls? Why is only limited overs cricket played with white balls? Today we are going to tell you about this.
The red ball doesn't get old quickly
Red balls are used instead of white balls in Test cricket for many reasons. One of the main reasons is that the red ball does not get old quickly. In a Test match, usually 90 overs are bowled in a day. In such a situation, the red ball is more suitable than the white ball. The red ball works fine for about 70-80 overs. Which is difficult in a white ball field. That is why there is a rule to replace the old ball with a new ball after 80 overs in a Test match.
The red ball gives good spin and swing
The red ball has better spin and swing than the white ball. In such a situation, the bowling team is at an advantage. If the Test match is played on a white ball, it will be easier for the batsmen to play and score runs due to less spin and swing. As a result, many big scores will be made in each match. In such a situation, Test cricket will no longer be fun. Apart from this, the seam (line) on the red ball helps the bowler to hold it better and bowl at a higher speed.
no reverse swing
The duration of the red ball is longer. That is why it usually does not reverse swing. Reverse swing is more in case of white ball. In limited overs cricket like ODI and T20, reverse swing is seen from the beginning of the match. But in Test cricket, it is seen after 40-50 overs. As a result, the batting team gets an advantage even after the ball is worn out. If a white ball is used instead of a red ball in Test cricket, then reverse swing will be seen from the beginning of the match. Batsmen will have trouble understanding the ball right from the beginning.
Visibility (clear visibility)
Another big reason for the use of red balls in Test cricket is that Test matches are often played during the day. Although pink-ball test has come these days, it has not been that effective. Therefore, the visibility of the red ball during the day is more than that of the white ball. Even after playing for a long time in the rain, the batsman or the fielder does not have any problem in seeing the ball.
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