The ball (Law 4)
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4.2 APPROVAL & CONTROL OF BALLS

Before the toss, the umpires and captains must approve the balls including possible replacements, to be used during the match

One ball will be in play and the umpires will have control of the others

The bowler's end umpire for the next delivery will take charge of the match ball
    when a wicket falls

    when Time is called for an interval such as drinks, lunch, tea or at the end of a day's play

    when Time is called for an interruption such as rain


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