How many types of cricket balls are there?

There are three main types of cricket balls used in the sport:

1. Red leather cricket balls: These are the most common type of cricket balls used in international matches and professional leagues. They are made of leather and are typically dyed red, with a cork core and a tightly wound string layer underneath the leather covering. Red leather cricket balls are used in test matches, first-class matches, and other professional leagues.
2. White leather cricket balls: These are similar to red leather cricket balls, but they are dyed white instead of red. White leather cricket balls are used in limited-overs cricket matches, such as one-day internationals (ODIs) and T20 matches.
3. Pink cricket balls: These are a variation of the red leather cricket ball and are used for day-night test matches. They are dyed pink to make them more visible under floodlights. Pink cricket balls are designed to last longer and maintain their shape better than regular red balls, which tend to lose their color and shape quickly under artificial lights.

In addition to these three main types, there are also other variations of cricket balls, such as soft cricket balls for indoor or junior cricket, and practice balls made of synthetic materials for training purposes.