Pakistan adopts Kookaburra balls for the 2026-27 first-class cricket season

The Pakistan Cricket Board is transitioning to Kookaburra balls for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic first-class season. This change replaces the Dukes ball, which has been used in recent campaigns. The shift aims to alter the playing conditions in the country's premier red-ball competition. Officials anticipate that the ball change will allow batters to spend more time at the crease. Additionally, the move is expected to provide spinners with greater impact on the match proceedings. No further adjustments to the domestic structure were announced alongside this equipment change.

• 2:24 PMESPNcricinfo — Pakistan switch from Dukes to Kookaburra for 2026-27 first-class season