What is the average circumference of the standard cricket ball in international cricket?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. 8.81 inches - 9 inches.
The average circumference of the standard cricket ball in international cricket is when the ball, is new, its weigh shall not less than 5.5 ounces/155.9 g, nor more than 5.75 ounces/163 g, and shall measure not less than 8.81 in/22.4 cm, nor more than 9 in/22.9 cm in circumference.
Women’s cricket
Weight: from 4.94 ounces/140 g to 5.31 ounces/151 g
Circumference: from 8.25 in/21.0 cm to 8.88 in/22.5 cm.