PCB chairman calls for grassroots cricket development plan

 PCB chairman calls for grassroots cricket development plan

By our correspondent

LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, in a bid to enhance cricketing talent at the grassroots level, has directed the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to promote cricket across schools, colleges, and universities nationwide.

Mohsin Naqvi has tasked the Director of Domestic Cricket with formulating a workable plan aimed at identifying and nurturing talent at the school, college, and university levels. Emphasizing the importance of grassroots tournaments, Naqvi highlighted the need to organize competitive events between educational institutions to unearth promising young cricketers.

Furthermore, Chairman Mohsin Naqvi underscored the significance of profiling emerging players, stressing the need for equal opportunities for women in cricket. He emphasized that women's tournaments should be conducted at the college and university level to encourage female participation in the sport.

Expressing confidence in the abundance of cricketing talent in Pakistan, Naqvi reiterated the commitment to nurturing and developing this talent pool. He emphasized that tapping into grassroots cricket is essential for the sustainable growth and success of cricket in the country.

Under the guidance of Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB is poised to embark on a proactive approach towards grassroots cricket development, with a focus on fostering a vibrant cricket culture and ensuring inclusivity across all levels of the game.