Ricky Ponting called for an investigation into the ball change saga that flipped the fifth Ashes Test on its head, and now his call has been answered.
Australia was 0/135 and on track to chase down a mega total at The Oval that would have secured a 3-1 series win, before a change of the ball dashes any hopes of a miracle victory.
After just 37 overs, England got their way after complaining to the umpires that the ball was out of shape — it seemed to be a dud ball that barely swung.
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The umpires brought out their box of replacements and selected a noticeably shinier Dukes ball that still had the manufacturer’s gold font visible ...
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