Ban on cow slaughter and strict enforcement of the same (ban usually implies enforcement, but not in India) is leading to all kinds of problems.
The latest is cricket balls which are made from cow leather. As there is shortage of cow leather and fear of getting the same, cricket ball prices have zoomed. They are trying buffalo leather but is not as good a substitute:
As the heat mounts on illegal cattle transporters in north India, its effects are being felt not just on dining tables.
The cricket ball manufacturing industry is facing the pressure as well with a significant dip in the supply of illegal leather. It has, in turn, led to a rise in the price of cricket balls by almost 100%.
“Because of the madness here, we have to import leather from the UK. This is expensive because it involves import duty and other taxes. Ultimately, it is the…
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