PCB to hold nationwide trials for women cricketers
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been making endless efforts to raise the standards of women’s cricket. In an effort to find a young pool of talent, PCB has collaborated with six local cricket associations and will be holding nationwide trials next month.
The trials will be held under the keen observation of highly certified coaches, including former Test and first-class cricketers. There will be three age brackets - mainly Under-19, emerging players aged 19-24 years, and lastly, seniors (players between the age of 25 and 28).
To ensure there is no bias and the talent is fresh, the PCB has made sure that players under the umbrella of regional associations will not participate in the trials. This news came after announcing that over 100 women cricketers will participate in the 2022-23 domestic season.
The Pakistan board is hopeful that these trials will emerge young talent for the ICC T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in February 2023 in Australia.
Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof has lauded the efforts of the board. She believes that new avenues are emerging for girls to play cricket, and with the current training and facilities, the girls are sure to do wonders.
Head of Women’s cricket Tania Mallick expressed her gratitude for the six local cricket associations who jumped to execute the initiative and were keen to find young talent.
Mallick stated the need to make cricket accessible to young girls at the local level. The initiative will help the PCB find young cricketers they can groom and turn into fine international cricketers.
