Pakistan Cricket Board Replaces Dukes with Kookaburra for Domestic First-Class

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially decided to bring back Kookaburra balls for domestic first-class cricket across the nation. This strategic decision marks a significant shift in the administration of the country's red-ball cricket infrastructure, effectively replacing the Dukes balls that have been utilized recently. The transition to the new equipment is scheduled to take effect starting directly from the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season.

Under this newly confirmed directive issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board, Kookaburra balls will now be exclusively utilized in prominent domestic red-ball tournaments. Specifically, the equipment will feature in major competitions such as the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and the highly competitive President's Trophy, shaping the playing conditions for players across these flagship domestic circuits.

This upcoming change represents the latest chapter in a broader historical rotation of ball manufacturers within the Pakistan cricket system. The Pakistan Cricket Board previously utilized Kookaburra balls in domestic first-class cricket over a substantial period, running continuously from 2019 all the way through to the completion of the 2023-24 season.

Before that extensive deployment of Kookaburras, the domestic structure relied on a different manufacturer. The Pakistan Cricket Board had previously used Dukes balls during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 domestic seasons before transitioning away from them temporarily in the years that followed.

The Dukes balls were subsequently brought back into the domestic setup for the 2024-25 season. However, with the newly announced decision for the 2026-27 season, the Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen to move away from Dukes once again in favor of reinstating the Kookaburra cricket balls.