- Four elite foreign coaches to work with U17 and U19 players in Karachi from 12 January to 8 February
Karachi, 11 January 2025: The third phase of the Engro Cricket Coaching Project is set to begin from Sunday at the Hanif Muhammad High-Performance Centre, Karachi under the supervision of four elite foreign coaches, who will be supported by the local coaches.
The Pakistan Cricket Board and Engro entered a three-year agreement in 2022, on the basis of which, Engro corporation has sponsored foreign coaches involved in this programme. The phase I took place in 2022, Phase II in 2023 and the Phase III is set to take place this year.
Former England Test Cricketer Ryan Sidebottom will join South Africa’s Siyabonga Sibiya and Ryan Maron while New Zealand’s Scott McLaren will also be present in the camp. Javed Mughal, a renowned physiotherapist from England will assist the coaches as they will also work on the fitness of the players.
A total of 30 U17 and 30 U19 players have been shortlisted to take part in the Engro Cricket Coaching Project based on their performances in last year’s age-group and pathways tournaments. In the first half of the camp the U17 players will be marshalled, while the U19 players will report in the second half of the camp.
Head of Youth Development PCB, Azhar Ali:
“The PCB is excited to provide a valuable opportunity to 60 young cricketers across the country to take part in a highly intensive and productive coaching project with the help of Engro and under the guidance of elite coaches.
“At this age, we aim to work on players’ fitness regime, tactical prowess, technical aspects and want to incorporate an apt sporting and athletic life style among the players, so that they go on to shine in professional cricket after graduating from the age-group bracket.
“I welcome the team of elite foreign coaches to Pakistan and we look forward to reaping dividends on the youth development front as they will share their knowledge, experience and insights to our young players during the next four weeks.”
