Pakistan's other form of cricket

Emmad Hameed traces the history of tape ball cricket in Pakistan in Dawn. The tape ball is harder than the tennis ball, swings more, and flies faster off the bat he explains.

The transition from tennis to tape tennis ball came around the time the Kerry Packer revolution hit international cricket, the introduction of white balls, coloured clothing, black sight screens and floodlit cricket brought a new dimension and thrill. While closer to home, tape ball generated a new interest in players and fans alike.