Centres will be developed in phases and prioritised for nations that don\u2019t have advanced infrastructure
\n DUBAI
\nAsian cricket\u2019s governing body has approved plans to establish state-of-the-art high-performance centres across the region, aiming to strengthen player development in countries lacking modern training facilities, officials said on Tuesday.
\nThe decision was taken at a special meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held at its headquarters in Dubai and chaired by ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. The centres will be developed in phases and prioritised for Asian member nations that do not currently have access to advanced cricketing infrastructure.
\nNaqvi said the initiative would play a key role in the long-term growth of the game in the region, adding that the scope of the ACC\u2019s high-performance centres would be expanded gradually.
\nThe meeting also reviewed organisational matters and the successful staging of the Asia Cup Under-19 tournament. Participants expressed appreciation to the ACC for making effective arrangements for the event.
\n\u201cThe successful conduct of the Asia Cup Under-19 is a testament to the collective efforts of the ACC team, which deserves congratulations,\u201d Naqvi said.
\nThe meeting was attended by Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam, Afghanistan Cricket Board Chairman Mirwais Ashraf, Emirates Cricket Board General Secretary Mubashir Usmani, ACC official Thushara Perera, along with other senior representatives.
\nThe ACC said the new high-performance centres would provide modern training facilities and technical support to help raise cricketing standards across Asia.
\nPCB chairman draws rare fan acclaim in Dubai
\nIn a separate development, the PCB chairman was greeted with loud chants and an unusually enthusiastic reception from Pakistani supporters at the ICC Academy in Dubai, underlining his growing popularity among fans following recent developments in Asian cricket.
\nNaqvi arrived at the venue as Pakistan\u2019s Under-19 side closed in on victory. Supporters positioned nearly two kilometres away recognised him and began chanting \u201cPakistan Zindabad\u201d and \u201cMohsin Naqvi Zindabad\u201d, drawing attention across the ground.
\nPakistan and India have played international and tournament matches in the United Arab Emirates for nearly 40 years, but such a public and vocal reception for a cricket board official is considered rare in Dubai.
\nThe ACC head acknowledged the supporters by walking towards the crowd, greeting fans individually and shaking hands. He congratulated them on Pakistan\u2019s performance and thanked them for their continued support of the team during challenging periods.
\nAmong Pakistani fans, Naqvi is increasingly associated with a firm leadership style, particularly after taking a resolute stance during recent disagreements involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over Asia Cup-related matters.
\nHis position has resonated with supporters, many of whom view him as having defended Pakistan as well as cricket\u2019s interests at the international level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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