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Cricket ball
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a hard, leather-covered ball used in the sport of cricket
What is a "cricket ball"?
A cricket ball is a hard, round ball used in the sport of cricket. It is typically made of a cork center wrapped in layers of string and covered with a red or white leather shell. It is designed to be durable and maintain its shape throughout a match, which can last several hours. The ball has a distinctive seam that can be used by bowlers to spin or swing the ball, making it a key element in the game's strategy. In cricket, the objective is to bowl the ball in such a way that it either hits the stumps or is caught by a fielder, while batters try to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.
Examples
The bowler polished the cricket ball to enhance its shine.
She defended her wicket against the spinning cricket ball.
