a new ball can be taken in test cricket after purchase.
when can a new ball be taken in test cricket?
after purchase
after 80 overs, the captain of the bowling side may take a new ball, although this is not required. the captain will usually take the new ball: being harder and smoother than an old ball, a new ball generally favours faster bowlers who can make it bounce more variably. the roughened, softer surface of an old ball can be more conducive to spin bowlers, or those using reverse swing. the captain may delay the decision to take the new ball if he wishes to continue with his spinners (because the pitch favours spin). after a new ball has been taken, should an innings last a further 80 overs, then the captain will have the option to take another new ball.
test cricket
section::::see also.





























bullet::::- list of australia test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of bangladesh test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of england test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of india test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of ireland test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of new zealand test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of pakistan test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of south africa test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of sri lanka test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of west indies test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of zimbabwe test cricket records





























bullet::::- list of cricket records





























bullet::::- list of one day international cricket records
list of test cricket records