India Preparing for World Test Championship Final with Coloured Rubber Balls
As the World Test Championship Final nears, Team India is leaving no stone unturned in their preparations. To help their fielders adjust to last-minute deviations, they have been using a drill with coloured rubber balls at the Arundel Cricket Club. The green and yellow balls are the most prominent among the multi-coloured balls used. These rubber balls are different from the tennis balls used for training keepers.
Purpose of Coloured Rubber Balls
The purpose of using these coloured rubber balls is to help the players adjust to any unexpected changes that could prove costly. When asked if there was any significance for the green coloured balls that was used to give catching practice to Shubman Gill, the team said: “I don’t think there is any specific scientific or cricketing reason for any specific colour.”
Conclusion
Team India is taking all the necessary steps to ensure that they are well-prepared for the World Test Championship Final. With the use of coloured rubber balls, they are honing their fielding skills and adjusting to any last-minute deviations. The green and yellow balls are the most prominent among the multi-coloured balls used, though there is no specific scientific or cricketing reason for any specific colour.