Dukes to investigate ball change controversy during 5th Ashes Test

The fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2023 at the Oval featured a highly controversial moment with hosts England deciding to replace the ball on Day 4, which several Australian players felt wasn't required at that instant.

Australia protested that the new ball, which was introduced after 36 overs, was harder and shinier than it should have been.

As per the latest report, Dukes, the manufacturing company of the ball that was used in the Test match in England is set to investigate the matter.

"I'm going to investigate myself, because it affects me ... my name is at stake so it's important they don't misallege something wrong with the ball," Dilip Jajodia, the owner of British Cricket Limited, the company which manufactures the Dukes ball, told Code Sports.

The decision proved to be crucial in determining the result of the final Test as Australia lost several wickets in short succession and ultimately lost by 49 runs.

Also Read: Young rider Shreyas Hareesh passes away in racing accident