What dukes ball was it? Because they've tested balls that did not deteriorate at all.
http://www.sportsballshop.co.uk/spo...ricket-ball-supremacy-dukes-v-kookaburra/640/
As Junaids pointed out, there are different types of Dukes. One for the abrasive surfaces in Windies and another for England. The outer surface is different for both.
I'd predict they'd have to flatten the seam slightly because of the harder surfaces in Australia and use a different lacquer.
The Dukes ball leather, created from northern hemisphere cowhide, is believed to be of better quality so I doubt the Kookaburra leather will outperform the Dukes.