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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the schedule of the inaugural Pakistan Junior League (PJL), here on Friday.

In an official statement, released by the PCB, the cricket board announced the schedule of the juniors’ cricket league. According to the schedule, the PJL will be played from October 1 to October 15 here.

The tournament comprises 19 matches and will feature six teams from each cricketing association. The teams will recruit the young players via a draft system and will be allowed to avail the services of an iconic player as the team mentor to boost the confidence of the players.

Furthermore, this will be the first T20 league of its sort, with local under-19 players sharing dugouts with international players as part of their learning process, enhancing cricket skills, sharing knowledge, and laying the groundwork for future bonding.

As a next step, the PCB will now initiate a bidding process after Eid Al-Fitr for live-streaming rights.

On this occasion, the chairman of the PCB – Ramiz Raja said he is delighted, encouraged, and motivated by the response and claimed that the feedback has strengthened his belief and confidence in having a huge appetite for cricket and a strong commercial market.

“I am delighted, encouraged and motivated by the response we have received as the Pakistan Junior League’s Request for Expressions of Interest,” he stated.

“This feedback has strengthened my belief and confidence that we have a huge appetite for cricket and a strong commercial market, which is keen, eager and happy to partner with the PCB on its projects of introducing new properties so that we can strengthen ourselves financially and commercially, and the return on investments are shared with all cricketers,” the statement further quoted him.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a day-long seminar featuring 24 head and assistant coaches of the six Cricket Association sides, Pakistan men’s national team head, batting and assistant coach, and national selector Muhammad Wasim finished the three-day domestic cricket season 2021-22 review, here on Wednesday.

The director of the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) spoke to the attendees during the first half of the session and discussed a presentation regarding the players’ tracking system – which is in use for the last two seasons and aims to evaluate a player’s performance in an analytical manner with the allocation of points.

Following Nadeem’s interactive session, the head coach of the Pakistan men’s national cricket team Saqlain Mushtaq conducted an extensive evaluation and review session.

Chief selector Muhammad Wasim then also addressed the audience about the goals and objectives of domestic cricket, as well as how selection and playing methods must align with the demands and requirements of the Pakistan men’s national cricket team.

In a video released by the PCB, the director NHPC Nadeem shared his views regarding the domestic cricket season review 2021-22, saying, “The main focus of the session was on a comprehensive debrief of the season in the presence of all 24 head and assistant coaches, Pakistan men’s team’s head, assistant and batting coach and the chief selector.”

“Over the last two years, we have succeeded in developing a robust players profiling system that has helped us immensely in tracking players in all aspects of their development. At the seminar, we discussed the ways and means of further improving the system and how it can serve us well in the forthcoming domestic and international cricket season,” he added.

The head coach of the green shirts Saqlain, on the other hand, termed the reviewing seminar as a fruitful session and claimed of identifying the loopholes to improve.

“We all reiterated our goal of putting Pakistan cricket to the top in all three formats, and it was a really successful and meaningful session for us. We discussed areas for improvement, the approach and brand of cricket we want to play at the domestic and international levels, and how we required all stakeholders to be on the same page,” he said.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced to hold nationwide trials in collaboration with six Cricket Associations (CA) next month in an attempt to develop a strong talent pool of women cricketers and increase the participation of teenage girls.

The trials will be conducted by highly trained coaches, including former Test and first-class cricketers, for three age groups: U19, which includes players born on or after September 1, 2003; emerging, which includes players aged 19 to 24; and seniors, which includes players aged 25 to 28.

Players who are members of the PCB’s regional academy system are not eligible for these trials in order to ensure that as many girls and young women as possible participate. This comes after the PCB declared that approximately 100 women cricketers will compete in the domestic cricket season of 2022-23.

With the ICC U19 T20 Women’s World Cup planned to be held in South Africa in February 2023 and a jam-packed national women’s side schedule, these trials will further help in feeding the talent pool and developing the bench strength across all rungs.

The following is the schedule of trials by CAs. Click here for the detailed schedule.

Balochistan: 12 May
Central Punjab: 6-9 May
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 9-11 May
Northern: 10-17 May
Sindh: 18-28 May
Southern Punjab: 10-12 May

Pakistani captain Bismah Maroof commented on the initiative taken by the PCB, saying this idea will take cricket to doorsteps.

“When I started to play cricket, there were not enough avenues for girls to take up this sport. This initiative takes cricket to the doorstep of every aspiring cricketer, and bodes well for the development of women’s cricket in the country,” she was quoted as saying.

“There is a strong interest in young girls for this game and with proper coaching, training and facilities, they will surely do wonders for the country.”

It is pertinent to mention here that the PCB will announce the details for the trials in Gilgit Baltistan in due course.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the summary of a busy club cricket season of 2021-22, here on Monday.

According to the PCB, there were 3,822 club sides across the country that played 7,009 matches, giving club cricketers ample opportunities to play competitive cricket.

During the 2021-22 season, the PCB gave direction and assistance to six Cricket Associations for the growth and promotion of cricket as part of the PCB’s attempts to democratise the sport.

Between October 2021 and February 2022, the six CAs held cricket leagues in their different jurisdictions, offering a pathway for aspiring cricketers to ascend to the top domestic level and assisting in the discovery of cricket talent in both urban and rural areas.

3,822 clubs featured in 7,009 matches in the 2021-22 season

Details here ⤵️ https://t.co/wg7pRKkAfH

— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) April 25, 2022

 

As per the details, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which dominated the major domestic events, saw 44 clubs play 1,530 matches from 13 November 2021 to 20 January 2022. Central Punjab and Sindh came in second and third, with 788 and 670 clubs playing 1,482 and 1,172 matches, respectively.

517 clubs competed in 1,100 games in Southern Punjab, while 512 clubs contested in Balochistan and 491 in Northern Punjab in 700 and 1,025 games, respectively.

Between the 7th of October and the 8th of November last year, 300 school teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa played 565 matches.

Southern Punjab’s school league saw 184 schools compete in 295 matches from 15 November 2021 till 5 January 2022, while 162 schools in Central Punjab have played 458 matches to date with the two-day league presently ongoing.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has got the sponsor for its Pathway Cricket Programme to sponsor 100 junior cricketers.

In a statement released on the official website of the PCB, the cricket board shared that the Engro Corporation Limited will bear the cost of high-performance coaches hired by the PCB to coach teenagers enrolled in the programme.

BRB group, on the other hand, will directly sponsor the junior cricketers — who will receive the monthly retainers of PKR 30,000 and free education.

On this occasion, chairman PCB Ramiz Raja expressed his excitement by comparing the initiative to him scoring a century on debut at Lord’s.

“Today is a special day for me, I took the charge as the PCB Chairman with some dreams and the pathway cricket programme is surely one of them. It feels like scoring a century on debut at Lord’s,” he stated.

The PCB chairman then thanked the sponsors – BRB Group and Engro Corporation claiming that the Pathway Cricket Programme is close to his heart.

“We want to thank the BRB Group for their support for the PCB Pathway Cricket Programme that will shape the future of Pakistan cricket. I have personally taken great interest in the project and it remains very close to my heart,” he was quoted as saying.

“One of our major objectives is to invest in pathway cricket to ensure our future cricketers get the best possible training, grooming, education and financial support. I am delighted with the progress we have made in a short span of time. We have identified talented players who are in their early to late teens and are the future of Pakistan cricket, we will now fully focus on the development of their cricket, education and basic life skills,” he added.

“Through this three-year initiative, participants of the PCB Pathway Cricket Programme will be coached by some of the leading coaches from around the world under the Engro Cricket Coaching Project. The agreement that we have reached with Engro Corporation can potentially revolutionise pathway cricket in Pakistan.”

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the cricketing calendar for the women’s team that features eight international series and three domestic tournaments.

According to the cricketing calendar revealed by the PCB, the green shirts will participate in eight international series and three domestic events.

The international fixtures comprise ICC Women’s Championship matches, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup.

The month of May will mark the first instance of Pakistan hosting ICC Women’s Championship matches as Sri Lanka will tour the country to play three ODIs. The tour also includes three T20Is.

Furthermore, Pakistan will host three more ICC Women’s Championship matches with Ireland touring the country for the first time in October. The two sides will also lock horns in as many T20Is.

PCB unveils bumper women's cricket season

More details: https://t.co/Q7Djt81zNe pic.twitter.com/fmgB8NCHft

— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) March 28, 2022

The domestic season will roll into action with the first U19 T20 competition, which is a part of the pathway structure.

The top players from the junior event will then be able to participate in the senior women’s domestic season.

In September-October, the PCB will organize a Triangular T20 Cricket Women Championship and the season will then conclude with a 14-match Pakistan Women’s ODI Tournament in April with Karachi hosting the four-team event.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally inducted 1992 World Cup winner and former captain, Wasim Akram, into the Hall of Fame, here on Sunday.

The legendary left-arm pacer, who took a total of 916 wickets and scored 6,615 runs during his international career from 1984 to 2003, has been inducted into the elite list of PCB’s Hall of Fame.

Pakistan’s great was awarded a commemorative cap and plaque by the ICC Hall of Famer – Sir Vivian Richards before the start of the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators.

In a PCB released statement, Wasim said he is honoured to have received such a great award and also acknowledged PCB’s initiative.

“I feel privileged to have received this great honour from Sir Vivian Richards, one of the most iconic figures in cricket, and at a venue that remained my home ground during my playing career,” he said.

“I also want to compliment the Pakistan Cricket Board for launching this initiative to recognise and acknowledge the contributions of former cricketers,” he added.

Wasim also said that it is an honour for him to represent Pakistan for such a long period of time and thanked Almighty Allah for providing the opportunity to serve his nation.

“It has been an honour to represent Pakistan for over 18 years during which I played in 460 international matches. Every wicket and every run I scored in these matches was priceless,” he said.

“I can’t thank God Almighty enough for providing me the opportunity to serve this great country at the highest level,” he concluded.

It is worth mentioning here that Wasim is one of the eighth Pakistani cricket legends to be inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame. Abdul Qadir, Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Waqar Younis, and Zaheer Abbas are among the others who will be formally inducted into the prestigious group in the coming days.

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab lamented lack of acknowledgment by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC).

In a press conference here on Tuesday, Wahab said KMC has always facilitated PCB every time they hosted international matches but as result, the cricket board never acknowledged the city’s governing body.

“KMC has always facilitated PCB in arrangements for international series but never got appreciation in return. PB never invited any of the KMC officials during matches,” Sindh Government’s spokesperson lamented.

“National Stadium’s land is also owned by KMC. During PSL matches, PCB contact KMC for help but in return, they never received an acknowledgment,” he added.

Meanwhile, Administrator Karachi has ensured grand welcome of the Australian team to the metropolis in March. “We will provide every possible facilitation to the PCB for hosting Australia in Karachi. It’s a historic tour and the welcome for visitors will be huge,” he concluded.

It must be noted here that Australia will tour Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I. Karachi will host the Aussies for the second Test from March 12-16.

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LAHORE: With the conclusion of the Karachi-leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opened the mid-season trade for the remainder of the league.

In a press release, shared on the official website of the PCB, the cricket board announced the rules for the mid-season trade.

As per the regulations, the window will remain open active till 6:30 pm February 9, while the teams can trade only those players who have not played a single match in the ongoing PSL 7 with both the teams and players must agree on the potential transfer.

PCB also restricts the teams to make trades within the same category, and a maximum of two players can be traded; keeping the total number of active players unchanged in the squad.

It is worth mentioning here that the first phase of the PSL 7 concluded in Karachi last night, with Quetta Gladiators defeating Lahore Qalandars by seven wickets in the 15th match. Gladiators’ Roy scored a magnificent century to guide his side to chase 205 in the allotted 20 overs.

Furthermore, the Lahore-leg of the PSL 7 will commence on February 10, with the defending champions Multan Sultans taking on Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held an important meeting at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) for the preparations of the second-leg matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The high-profile meeting for the preparations of the league’s upcoming matches in Lahore was presided by Deputy Commissioner Lahore – Umer Sher Chattha. Several members of the PCB, district administration, and law enforcement agencies attended the meeting.

The meeting directed the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) to maintain complete cleanliness inside and around the stadium. Whereas, ordered the district administration to arrange shuttle bus service from designated places for the convenience of the fans.

Furthermore, a 25-bed hospital will also be set up soon to combat any unpleasant situation.

It is worth mentioning here that the second phase of the PSL 7 will start from February 10 in Lahore.

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