London, UK – The serene surroundings of the Monaco Test were anything but on the field this week, as a simmering controversy over ball quality boiled over, drawing sharp criticism from star players Shubman Gill and Jofra Archer. At the heart of the storm is the iconic Dukes ball, and its owner, Dilip Jajodia, has now stepped forward to staunchly defend his product amidst what has rapidly become a significant talking point in cricket news.