Lahore: A big change has been seen as soon as Jason Gillespie became the head coach of the Pakistani Test team. The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to use the Cocobura ball in the 7 home Test matches to be played this year in the World Test Championship. Before Cocobura, Duke balls were used in Test matches played in Pakistan.

The series will start with the series against Bangladesh

This change will be implemented in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The series will start on 21 August in Rawalpindi. Apart from this, the three-Test series against England and the two-Test series against West Indies will also be played with Kookaburra balls. The domestic cricket board has the right to choose which ball will be used in the series.

Duke ball will be used in the senior red ball tournament

Announcing this, PCB said, the Duke ball will be used in all senior red ball tournaments in Pakistan. Pakistan's local brand Asline & Grace balls will be used in all tournaments from grassroots to Under-19, which includes university, school, club, and inter-district competitions.

Kookaburra will also be used in domestic ODIs and T20s

PCB further said, PCB will use Kookaburra balls in domestic 50 overs and T20 tournaments to maintain international quality. Kookaburra balls are used in white ball cricket all over the world, including ICC events.