Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima will hold the trials across the country
\n ISLAMABAD
\nThe Pakistan Cricket Board to unearth talent at the grassroots level will organise open trials for women across the country from Monday.
\nAmong the 14 cities, PCB will host the first-ever women\u2019s cricket trials in the Sost Valley, a region known for its picturesque landscapes and passionate cricketing community. This initiative highlights PCB\u2019s commitment to explore women\u2019s talent in far-flung areas.
\nThe trials will be held in two phases, with Gilgit, Hunza and Sost hosting trials from August 5 to 7, while the second phase will begin on August 21 and will conclude on September 3, said a press release.
\nIn case of rain on any given date of the trials, the trials of the respective city will be conducted from September 4 to 5.
\nFormer international cricketers Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima \u2013 members of the women\u2019s national selection committee \u2013 will hold the trials across the country. It will include two categories \u2013 U19 and emerging. Players born on or after 1 September 2005 are eligible for U19 trials.
\nIn the second phase, players can register themselves for the trials by filling out the form online, which will be available in due course. The players will be required to bring their filled forms with both original and copy of Birth certificates\/Bforms\/CNIC to the trials. For the convenience of players, they can get themselves registered at the ground as well.
\nFormer Test cricketer and member of the selection committee Asad Shafiq said, \u201cThese trials will help the selectors to discover and develop the next generation of women\u2019s cricketers. We are keen to ensure that talent from every corner of the country gets a fair chance to shine. This process will enable them to represent domestic teams, ultimately leading them to play for the national sides in the future.\u201d
\nFormer wicketkeeper-batter and member of the selection committee Batool Fatima said, \u201cThe open trials are a crucial step in our efforts to nurture young talent.
\nWe are excited to see the future stars of women\u2019s cricket come forward and showcase their potential. I will urge all parents to support their daughters in pursuing their cricket dreams by helping them participating in the nationwide selection trials.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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