- Trials in 14 cities in two phases will take place from 5 August to 3 September
- Trials schedule is available here
- Urdu version of release is attached here
Lahore, 4 August 2024: The Pakistan Cricket Board in an effort to unearth talent at the grassroots level is all set to organise open trials for women across country from Monday, 5 August. Among the 14 cities, PCB will host first-ever women’s cricket trials in the Sost Valley, a region known for its picturesque landscapes and passionate cricketing community. This initiative highlights PCB's commitment to explore women’s talent in far-flung areas.
The trials will be held in two phases, with Gilgit, Hunza and Sost hosting trials from 5 to 7 August, while the second phase will begin from 21 August and will conclude on 3 September.
In case of rain on any given date of the trials, the trials of the respective city will be conducted between 4 to 5 September.
Former international cricketers Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima – members of the women’s national selection committee - will hold the trials across the country. It will include two categories – U19 and emerging. Players born on or after 1 September 2005 are eligible for U19 trials.
In the second phase, players can register themselves for the trials by filling the form online at http://www.pcb.com.pk/wcr. The players will be required to bring their filled forms with both original and copy of Birth certificates/Bforms/CNIC to the trials. For convenience of players, they can get themselves registered at the ground as well.
Former Test cricketer and member of the selection committee Asad Shafiq:
“These trials will help the selectors to discover and develop the next generation of women’s 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.”
Former wicketkeeper-batter and member of the selection committee Batool Fatima:
“The open trials are a crucial step in our efforts to nurture young talent. We are excited to see the future stars of women's 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.”
The following is the schedule of trials:
First phase:
5 Aug – Venue: Cricket Ground for Girls Cricket at Public Schools and Colleges, Gilgit. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima
6 Aug – Venue: Boys Degree College Ground, Hunza. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima
7 Aug – Venue: Sost Valley, Hussainabad Cricket Ground, Hunza. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima
Second phase:
21 Aug – Venue: Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, Karachi. Selector: Asad Shafiq
22 Aug – Venue: Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala. Selector: Batool Fatima
23 Aug – Venue: Crescent Cricket Ground, Sialkot. Selector: Asad Shafiq
26 Aug – Venue: LCCA, Lahore. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima
27 Aug – Venue: Saeed Ajmal Academy, Faisalabad. Selector: Batool Fatima; Venue: Qayyum Stadium, Peshawar. Selector: Asad Shafiq
28 Aug – Venue: Mardan Sports Complex, Mardan. Selector: Asad Shafiq
29 Aug – Venue: Abbottabad Stadium, Abbottabad. Selector: Asad Shafiq; Venue: Bugti Stadium, Quetta. Selector: Batool Fatima
30 Aug – Venue: Viqar Un Nisa College, Rawalpindi. Selector: Asad Shafiq
2 Sep – Venue: Inzamam ul Haq High Performance Centre, Multan. Selector: Batool Fatima
3 Sep – Venue: Women Sports Stadium, Bahawalpur. Selector: Batool Fatima
