The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched an expansive player development blueprint encompassing three strategic programmes designed to enhance cricketing prospects across the country. These initiatives encompass the establishment of sub-academies in seven cities, the organization of specialized training camps for both national and emerging players, and an initiative aimed at financially supporting and nurturing U19 talents to foster their growth into top-tier professionals.
Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, Mr. Zaka Ashraf, in collaboration with Director of Cricket, Mohammad Hafeez, spearheaded the endorsement of these transformative programmes, heralding a new era for the advancement of Pakistan cricket. The PCB has forged a partnership with the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), securing access to land for the creation of cricket grounds in Islamabad, Quetta, Bahawalpur, Lahore, and Peshawar to facilitate the operation of the sub-academies. Additionally, the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi and the Inzamam-Ul-Haq High-Performance Centre in Multan will be activated as sub-academies with the allocation of requisite resources.
Under the aegis of these development programmes, the PCB is set to orchestrate specialized training camps tailored for both established national players and emerging talents. Furthermore, substantial financial support will be extended to U19 players alongside comprehensive skills training and professional grooming.
Mohammad Hafeez, the Director of Cricket, expressed his enthusiasm about the expansive development initiatives, stating, “We are thrilled to unveil these three comprehensive development programmes aimed at nurturing our budding talents, refining the skills of our national players through specialized camps, and activating sub-academies to offer year-round training facilities.”
Highlighting the significance of these endeavours, Hafeez added, “This initiative aims to equip our players to excel in the fiercely competitive world of top-tier cricket. It is imperative to focus on honing the skills of our players and provide them with world-class facilities. Moreover, we are committed to extending our efforts to interior Sindh and erstwhile FATA, aiming to further unearth talent in these remote regions and channel it into the international arena.”
The initiation of these comprehensive development programmes signals a monumental stride in the PCB’s commitment to nurturing and fostering cricketing talent across Pakistan, setting the stage for a transformative period in the nation’s cricketing landscape.
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