1.
Weight and size
The ball, when new, shall weigh not less than 51/2
ounces/155.9g, nor more than 53/4 ounces/163g, and
shall measure not less than 8 13/16 in/22.4cm, nor
more than 9 in/22.9cm in circumference.
2. Approval and control of balls
(a) All balls to be used in the match, having been
approved by the umpires and captains, shall be in
the possession of the umpires before the toss and
shall remain under their control throughout the match.
(b) The umpire shall take possession of the ball in
use at the fall of each wicket, at the start of any
interval and at any interruption of play.
3. New ball
Unless an agreement to the contrary has been made
before the match, either captain may demand a new
ball at the start of each innings.
4. New ball in match of more than one day's duration
In a match of more than one day's duration, the captain
of the fielding side may demand a new ball after the
prescribed number of overs has been bowled with the
old one. The Governing Body for cricket in the country
concerned shall decide the number of overs applicable
in that country, which shall not be less than 75 overs.
The umpires shall indicate to the batsmen and the
scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play.
5. Ball lost or becoming unfit for play
If, during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered
or the umpires agree that it has become unfit for
play through normal use, the umpires shall replace
it with a ball which has had wear comparable with
that which the previous ball had received before the
need for its replacement. When the ball is replaced
the umpires shall inform the batsmen and the fielding
captain.
6. Specifications
The specifications as described in 1 above shall apply
to men's cricket only. The following specifications
will apply to
(i) Women's cricket
Weight: from 4 15/16 ounces/140g to 5 5/16 ounces
/151g
Circumference: from 81/4 in/21.0cm to 8 7/8 in/22.5cm
(ii) Junior cricket – under 13
Weight: from 4 11/16 ounces/133g to 5 1/16 ounces/144g
Circumference: from 8 1/16 in/20.5cm to 8 11/16 in/22.0cm
