Gautam Gambhir considers switching ball manufacturers in the IPL 2024 after too many high-scoring matches

The current Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season has seen a number of outstanding performances thus far. While Sunrisers Hyderabad have twice surpassed the record for the highest team total in the tournament’s history, many other teams have often scored more than 200 runs. After noticing the incredibly high totals in the competition, Gautam Gambhir, the coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders, came up and suggested that the IPL change the ball manufacturer.

The first innings of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ recent match against the Rajasthan Royals saw the hosts score 223 runs. Nevertheless, Jos Buttler’s chasing masterclass enabled the Royals to pursue the goal. According to Gambhir, there is no reason to continue utilizing the kookaburra when the Duke ball can be utilized instead.

“You might as well switch manufacturers if they are unable to make a ball that will last for 50 overs. Changing the manufacturer is perfectly acceptable. The Times of India cited Gambhir as asking, “What is this necessity with exclusively utilizing the Kookaburra?

More equilibrium between bat and ball is required. Harsha Bhogle

Commentator Harsha Bhogle expressed his thoughts on the subject, stating that there is an extreme need for balance between the bat and the ball. In order to help the bowler go forward in the IPL, he also recommended using a duke ball.

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I’ll say it again. The bat and ball need to be more evenly matched, and the ball needs to do more in the air when the pitches aren’t working. What about a ball like the Duke, which has a more noticeable seam that permits greater lateral movement and makes sure hitters can’t just whack balls through the line at random? I’d love to hear knowledgeable viewpoints on this, tweeted Harsha Bhogle.

I will reiterate this. We need greater balance between bat and ball and in a situation where the pitches aren’t helping, the ball must do more in the air. How about a Duke ball, a ball with a more pronounced seam, that allows more lateral movement and ensures batters can’t just…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 15, 2024