The ball made in Meerut is famous abroad, how is it ready? How much time does it take? Know everything here

Vishal Bhatnagar/ Meerut: Talking about Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh, Meerut is also known in the world as a sports city. The demand for different types of materials to be prepared here is seen not only in the country but also abroad. In such a situation, the same question remains in everyone’s mind that the ball prepared for cricket is prepared under which rules. How long does it take to prepare them. Keeping so many things, a special conversation was held by the local-18 team with the businessman who made the ball.

This is how the ball is ready for cricket

Sports businessman Bhupendra Singh, who made cricket balls, told a special conversation with Local-18 that the ball is prepared for cricket in Meerut. It is made according to all the overs. These include 20 overs, 40 overs and 50 overs balls. Similarly, if you talk about color, red, white and pink balls are made. He informed that in the year 1980, the ball of Meerut was also recognized by the BCCI. Since then, Meerut ball is being supplied not only in the country but also abroad. According to international level rules, balls from 133 grams to 163 grams are prepared. Which are used in different types of tournaments.

The ball is ready in 7 days

According to the sports trader, about 10 to 12 artisans have to work to prepare the ball. He told that the leather cutting is first done in the shape of the ball. After that it takes about 7 days to complete various processes including pruning, dyeing, sewing. Then a field of the ball is ready. He told that despite modern machines, the last finishing artisans do it by hand. Because due to this quality, Meerut’s ball has a special identity in the world. Let us tell you that the balls of famous companies of Meerut are used in big tournaments.