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Guide to umpire's signals
Umpire signal for the new ball
New ball: In Test cricket, the fielding side may request a new ball after it has been in use for 80 overs.

The batsmen are informed and the umpire indicates the new ball to the scorers by raising it in the air.



see also
Does the white ball behave differently?
06 Sep 05 |  Laws & Equipment

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