Cook’s take on this ball-change saga has come amid increasing scrutiny of the Dukes ball, used in the UK and the ongoing Test series between India and England.

‘Bowlers are always moaning,’ Alastair Cook on regular ball-change requests during Tests

England skipper Ben Stokes also echoed the same views after a mammoth 336-run loss. Stokes also rued the decision to asking India to bat first despite winning the toss - the only time they were ahead of India in the Test.

IND vs ENG: India won big in Birmingham but Gill says 'game loses its essence'

Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari is all set to feature in the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. His county stint with Warwickshire has given him a much-needed experience with Dukes ball, as they will be used in the highly-anticipated finals.

Cricket- 'Try to play as late as possible': Hanuma Vihari's advice to Team India on facing Dukes ball

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‘Bowlers are always moaning,’ Alastair Cook on regular ball-change requests during Tests

IND vs ENG: India won big in Birmingham but Gill says 'game loses its essence'

Cricket- 'Try to play as late as possible': Hanuma Vihari's advice to Team India on facing Dukes ball