Stuart Broad has ignited a debate regarding the quality of the Dukes ball used in the India vs England Test series, expressing his dissatisfaction with the rejected balls from the Lord's Test. He criticized the balls for losing shape quickly, rendering them ineffective for both bowlers and batters, impacting the game's overall quality and playing conditions.
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