Pakistan Cricket Board has announced five mentors for the Champions Cup teams. The mentors include Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Misbahul Haq, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younas.
PCB Mohsin Naqvi has said that these mentors will play a key role in the development of new and upcoming cricketers. The cricket board says these mentors for five Champions Cup teams have been announced after a clear process under three-year contracts, while the teams will be announced at an appropriate time.
Their first task will be during the Champions One-Day Cup, which is scheduled to take place at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad from September 12 to 29, 2024. This event marks the return of senior men’s competitive cricket to Faisalabad after nearly two years, with the last domestic 50-over match held there in March 2022 between Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said: “I am pleased to welcome five exceptional champions as mentors for the Champions Cup teams. These individuals bring a wealth of cricketing experience, knowledge and expertise, which, combined with their passion for the game we all love, will help the Pakistan Cricket Board identify, develop and nurture the next generation of cricketers across all formats. This initiative will not only benefit the Pakistan men's cricket team but also help bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket.
“These five mentors will play a pivotal role in the development and progression of our emerging cricketers. They will guide strategic planning and team-building processes, while also providing support in leadership and personal development.
“The PCB is committed to strengthening Pakistan's cricket through a robust domestic structure that offers a clear and competitive pathway for all cricketers. The most talented and skilled players will advance through the ranks to represent Pakistan at the highest level.”
