PCB Announces Red-Ball Cricket Camp at NCA Lahore
Skill development and fitness assessment ahead of busy domestic and international season
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a comprehensive red-ball training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, bringing together a mix of established stars and promising talent to prepare for the upcoming cricket season.
Camp Objectives
The intensive camp will focus on skill development, technical refinement, and fitness assessment under the supervision of experienced coaches led by Azhar Mehmood. The program is designed to prepare players for the challenges of both domestic and international cricket.
Camp Details
Location
National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore
Duration
Starting September 9, 2023
Focus Areas
Skill Development & Fitness Assessment
Coaching Staff
The camp will be supervised by Azhar Mehmood, former Pakistani all-rounder and experienced coach, along with other specialist coaches from the National Cricket Academy. Their expertise will be instrumental in honing the skills of participating players.
Participating Players
The camp brings together a blend of experienced international players and promising talent from the domestic circuit.
Babar Azam
Right Handed Batter
Abdullah Shafiq
Right Handed Batter
Muhammad Suleman
Right Handed Batter
Azan Awais
Right Handed Batter
Ali Raza
Right Arm Fast Bowler
Kamran Ghulam
Right Handed Batter
Muhammad Ali
Right Arm Fast Medium Bowler
Muhammad Huraira
Right Handed Batter
Rohail Nazir
Wicketkeeper Batter
Sajid Khan
Right Arm Off Break Bowler
Shamyl Hussain
Left Handed Batter
Strategic Importance
This camp represents PCB’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s test cricket capabilities. By bringing together established players like Babar Azam with emerging talent, the board aims to build depth in the squad and prepare for future series including important World Test Championship matches.
The focus on red-ball skills is particularly important as Pakistan looks to improve its performance in test cricket, which remains the traditional format of the game cherished by purists.