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Strict regulation of cricket ball weight and size in international games ensures:

1. Advantage to bowlers with heavier balls, batsmen with lighter ones
2. Consistent bounce, swing, and equity on uniform pitches
3. Cost savings as per ICC rules
4. Applies solely to red balls

Correct answer: Consistent bounce, swing, and equity on uniform pitches

Solution

Standardizing the cricket ball’s weight and size helps maintain similar behavior in play, such as bounce and swing. This supports fairness and consistency across matches and pitches.

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