Peshawar Zalmi has kicked off preparations for PSL 10 with its Talent Hunt initiative. After a long time, the Arbab Niaz Stadium came alive with cricket festivities, thanks to Peshawar Zalmi. Over 10,000 young cricketers arrived to participate in the trials.
Former captain Muhammad Yousuf, Kamran Akmal, Umar Gul, Wajahatullah Wasti and Peshawar Zalmi’s Director of Cricket, Muhammad Akram, conducted the trials. It was a historic moment as cricket returned to the renovated Arbab Niaz Stadium after a long hiatus. More than 10,000 young cricketers from various areas, including Waziristan, Mansehra, Charsadda, Bajaur and Bannu, travelled to Peshawar to participate in the trials.
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The stadium turned into a lively arena when over 10,000 young cricketers arrived for Zalmi’s Talent Hunt. Muhammad Akram expressed his delight, saying, “The enthusiasm of the youth is heartwarming.”
Initially, the plan was to conduct trials on the first day and hold matches over the next three days at Hayatabad Stadium. However, due to the overwhelming turnout, the trials will now extend to the second day as well. Muhammad Akram remarked that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Peshawar have always been rich in cricketing talent, and the same was evident during this Talent Hunt. He repeated Peshawar Zalmi’s commitment to hosting PSL matches in Peshawar and urged the provincial government and PCB to schedule Pakistan Super League Season 10 matches at Arbab Niaz Stadium. “This will allow young cricketers here to see their team in action,” he added.
Provincial Minister of Sports Fakhar Jahan also visited the stadium to observe the trials and appreciated Peshawar Zalmi’s efforts. He stated that the provincial government is doing its utmost to ensure PSL 10 matches are held in Peshawar. Talks between Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi are underway in this regard.
Peshawar Zalmi’s former star cricketer and mentor Kamran Akmal expressed his happiness over the revival of cricket at Arbab Niaz Stadium. He shared his excitement about witnessing exceptional talent during the trials and expressed hope for the return of PSL and international cricket to the venue soon.
The Talent Hunt and trials will continue until January 5. The best talent will be shortlisted for practice matches, and 50 top players will be selected. Out of these, the most outstanding players will be included in Peshawar Zalmi’s pre-camp for the Pakistan Super League. Selected players will also be provided with scholarships and cricket equipment.
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