What happens to the old ball when its replaced by a new ball in test cricket matches?

Question

Does it just get used for practice, or do they dump them?

Answer 1

very often they are unusable as they have most of their seem worn away by the abrasion on the pitch, if they are in reasonable condition as they are match balls they are kept to exchange if a ball falls appart during its period of use (80 overs), the umpire offers a selection of used match balls and agrees a replacement ball that is of similar wear to the one that is damaged.

The ball from england first innings that was only 38 overs old may well be kept, the only real alternative to this is when a cricketer takes a hat trick (3 wickets in 3 consecutive balls) where it is presented to the wicket taker.

Answer 2

They are kept until the end of the game, then if a ball splits the teams can choose to continue with one of the old balls until it's time for the official "new ball"... after that its dumped...

Answer 3

They will use it for the spinners in practice most likely. With an old ball the spinners can get more turn out of the rough

Answer 4

this are used for practise and may be safe for the match bcos sometime the other ball loose there shape they can replace with the old ball.

Answer 5

practice balls i would think, balls that have not used up their life span are kept for future matches as replacements, donated to local clubs, i really don't know, i would doubt they are dumped.

Answer 6

The ball might be again repaired in the factory and used thereafter.

Answer 7

i think old ball will be stored and use them in net practices

Answer 8

May be given to the club or ground for historical purposes.

Answer 9

It goes back to the factory and has a retread

Answer 10

Good question I don't know sorry. YAY +2 points for something I don't know.