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PCB sets dates for Regional U15, U17, U19 cricket trials

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LAHORE: On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the schedule for phase 1 of the Regional U15, U17, and District U19 trials, which will be held across Pakistan from January 20 to January 26. The trials are open to players within the respective age groups, with no need for form submission. In a significant … Read more

Pakistan Junior League seeks talented cricketers’ videos

Pakistan Junior League
  • Pakistan Junior League (PJL) has opened doors for all gifted youngsters around the nation.
  • The inaugural PJL will start on October 1 and last for 14 days.
  • Six franchises will compete in the event which will be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this year introduced the Pakistan Junior League for the first time in the nation’s history in an effort to uncover fresh talent for the national side.

The first season of the cricket league will start on October 1, but the management is working hard to get everything set and has this time opened doors for all gifted youngsters around the nation.

The Pakistan Junior League posted an invitation to participate in the inaugural U19-level competition on its official social media account.

PJL noted in the invitation to the players, “If you have special and unique cricketing talent, share it with us! Get a chance to be part of the PJL.”

By simply posting his footage to YouTube with the hashtags #PJL #Next11 #HuntfortheNext11, tagging three friends in the comments, and liking and sharing the post on social media, an interested player can submit an application.

The PJL would offer the ideal platform for young cricketers in the nation to polish their skills as they will compete with elite junior cricketers from across the world, the PCB chairman said when the league was announced.

It is significant to remember that six franchises will compete in the event. At Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, the league will start on October 1 and last for 14 days.

 

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Abdullah Shafique, a star in the making

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Abdullah played for the Sialkot region in the U19 format. He made his first-class debut in December 2019. He played his first PSL for Quetta Gladiators. Abdullah Shafique, the centurion from Galle Test, is a native of Sialkot, a city renowned for its production and exportation of sporting products. His father, Shafiq Ahmed, was a … Read more

Ali Asfand wants to be like Babar Zulfiqar

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Asfand want to be liek Babar Zulfiqar. He aims to be a prominent player in his sport. He is currently taking part in the PCB Pathway Program. Ali Asfand, who is 17 years old, has set the objective of becoming a prominent player in his sport, recognising that aspirations are necessary for reaching the top … Read more

National U19 Championship and Cup details announced

National U19 Championship and Cup details announced

LAHORE: Twelve sides of six Cricket Associations will participate in the three-day National U19 Championship and one-day National U19 Cup, which will be held across six venues of Punjab from 10 October to 19 November. The three-day games will be followed by one-day fixtures, with a day’s gap between the two matches. Six Whites squads … Read more

Pakistan Shaheens named for Sri Lanka tour

Pakistan Shaheens named for Sri Lanka tour

LAHORE: Left-handed top-order batter Saud Shakeel will captain future Pakistan hopefuls on the tour of Sri Lanka, which will comprise two four-day fixtures and three 50-over matches in Kandy and Colombo from 28 October to 14 November. Saud played in three One-Day Internationals against England earlier this summer, while other internationals named in the 19-player … Read more

Women cricket training camp to be held from Oct 5

Women cricket training camp to be held from Oct 5

ISLAMABAD: A total of eighteen national women players would feature in the 16-day training camp to prepare the side for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, to take place in Zimbabwe from November 21 to December 5.The camp would be held from October 5 to 20 at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, National Stadium, … Read more

Spin bowling consultant Mushtaq Ahmed sees big potential in U19 spinners

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Pakistan under 19’s spin bowling consultant Mushtaq Ahmed thought Pakistan U19 spinners are full of potential and have such type of talent to do big for the country in the years ahead. As per reports, Mushtaq is working with players in the 10-day training camp which is in progress at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. He … Read more