The Kookaburra will be used in both the President’s Trophy and the upcoming Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. The PCB wants domestic players to prepare with the same ball used in Pakistan’s home Tests, helping them become more familiar with the conditions they are likely to face at the international level.
Pakistan prepared grassy pitches in Rawalpindi for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh to support their seamers. However, the plan backfired as Pakistan lost the series 2-0, suffering their first-ever Test and series defeat against Bangladesh.
Dukes Ball Raises Concerns Over Domestic Seamers
The Dukes ball has a harder, more pronounced seam than the Kookaburra and retains its shape for longer. This gives fast bowlers more movement in the air and off the pitch. The PCB became concerned that grass and moisture on domestic pitches, combined with the Dukes, were making matches too favourable for seamers.
The PCB also wants domestic batters to get more time at the crease and improve their technique. The board believes a more balanced contest will help batters develop for Test cricket while giving spinners a bigger role as matches progress.
Kookaburra Return Aims to Restore Balance
The Kookaburra has a flatter, partly machine-stitched seam that offers early movement but loses its shape faster than the Dukes. The PCB expects this to give batters more time at the crease to improve their technique and allow spinners to play a bigger role as matches progress.
The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy starts on November 1 and has been expanded from 18 to 20 teams, with eight in the Gold division and 12 in the Silver division. The revamped Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will give all 16 regions access to first-class cricket.
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