Originally Posted by 531Aussie

I've got a ball doctoring tip for you. I used to take doctored balls to cricket training.

I superglue the whole seam (all the stitching and the middle bit), let it dry over night, then
smooth it all out with a file. If it's a newish ball, it will kick, bounce, seam and fly all over the place!!

And I also used to use greasy, clear shoe polish