In between World Cup matches in Delhi, my adventurous instincts lured me to undertake a trip to Meerut, 80 km northeast of the capital.
It is renowned for manufacturing cricket balls. In a previous column, the production methods and techniques of producing cricket balls had been detailed, but I wished to see these in action.
A car and driver were arranged for the trip, which was expressway for 80 percent of the journey. Internet research into the factories had identified two as having accessible, welcoming, and informative websites.
However, my request to the driver and his handlers to telephone a factory prior to setting off, to arrange an appointment, met with a lack of enthusiasm.
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