A rejuvenated red Kookaburra cricket ball will be tested in the coming weeks on the Australian first-class scene
A rejuvenated red Kookaburra cricket ball will be tested in the coming weeks on the Australian first-class scene
27 November 2019
It's been dubbed the "Viagra ball" because tweaks to the leather are aimed at making it stay harder for longer, and therefore offer fast bowlers conventional swing for an extended period.
To the naked eye, the ball appears no different.
The standard model will be used in New Zealand's upcoming three-test series against Australia.
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