Cricket balls, central to the sport’s 300-year history, spark curiosity about their makeup. Are they made of cow leather? Yes ...

A single cow only makes 15 Dukes cricket balls. Whereas a butcher might pride themselves on achieving maximum bang for their bovine buck by using almost the entire animal from nose to tail, it turns ...

Is there wood in a cricket ball? The answer is no. Cricket balls are traditionally made from cork, rubber, and leather. A cricket ball's core is crafted from cork, which provides the bounce and ...