England's star batter Joe Root has floated a proposal to manage the constant change of the Dukes ball. He stated that the ball can be changed by each side up to three times during an 80-overs innings. Root opined this after Indian skipper Shubman Gill had a heated argument with the umpires over the change of the second new ball during Day 2 of the Lord's Test. The crisis started when Jasprit Bumrah picked three early wickets in a haste. However, the Dukes ball began to lose its shape much earlier than anticipated, and the umpires were forced to introduce a new ball during the first hour. This created a significant moment of controversy on the field. Root Asks Players to Stay Focused and Adjust Joe Root spoke to the media after the end of the second day's play. He opined that teams should be allowed three opportunities to change the ball during the 80 overs of an innings. He added that players must not overdo things when the ball becomes out of shape or loses swing. Rather, they ought to adapt to the situation and continue playing. Root said: “I personally think that if you want to keep getting the ball changed then each team gets three challenges every 80 overs and that's it, if you want to get it changed. But the rings have to be the right size, not too big.” Also Read | Stuart Broad Slams Dukes Ball Manufacturers After Day 2 Controversy While speaking on the balls going out of shape, English batter Joe Root said: “It's one of those things where if the balls are going out of shape, you change them, and you don't make a big deal out of it. I don't think it's the end of the world. I think it adds a different dynamic to the game and you've got to be skilful enough to adapt to the changes, whether it stops swinging or starts swinging or does a little bit more.” Earlier in the day, Shubman Gill had been visibly upset with the new ball getting torn so early. He complained to the umpires, requesting a replacement. Although the officials replaced the ball, momentum quickly changed in the England's favor. England's lower-order batter Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse both hammered quickfire fifties, making the most of the changed ball. Although England established a strong partnership between the lower order batters, they were later bowled out for 387 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj mopped up the tail to seal the innings.