Lahore, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the launch of the Inter-Club One-Day tournament, set to ignite cricket fields across the country in April. This ambitious tournament aims to involve cricket clubs from all 16 regions of Pakistan, offering both active and inactive clubs registered under the PCB Constitution 2014 an opportunity to compete.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the forthcoming tournament is not just a competition but a revival of the competitive spirit of club cricket in Pakistan, which has historically been a cradle for nurturing cricketing talent. The PCB also indicated that the registration process will be opened for new clubs, inviting them to apply for registration with their respective District/Zonal Cricket Association as per the Model Constitution’s provisions, thereby broadening the platform for emerging talent.
The tournament’s structure is designed to ensure that each participating club plays at least three matches in the pool stage, adhering to the PCB’s rules and regulations for One-Day matches. This format promises to provide a fair and comprehensive assessment of the clubs’ competitive standings.
Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting the integral role of club cricket in the national cricket framework. He emphasized the PCB’s commitment to restoring the vibrant culture of club cricket and engaging aspiring cricketers at the grassroots level. Naqvi’s confidence in the tournament’s potential to unearth new talent reflects the broader objectives of the PCB to strengthen cricket from the ground up.
Abdullah Khurram Niazi, Director of Domestic Cricket Operations, shared the excitement surrounding the announcement, noting the tournament’s scope to deliver quality and competitive cricket to hundreds of clubs across Pakistan. With plans to organize more than 6,000 matches, the tournament is poised to be a significant milestone in Pakistan cricket, in line with Chairman Naqvi’s vision for enhancing the domestic cricket structure.
The announcement marks a pivotal moment for club cricket in Pakistan, promising to rekindle the passion for the sport at the community level and offering a platform for hidden talents to shine.