In what was the latest development, according to Pakistani media reports, it was learned that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has come up with a major development plan for cricket in the country. The board chief will focus on improving T20I cricket.
Mohsin Naqvi will introduce 'Strike Force' to improve Pakistan's T20 side. According to this, PCB will select the 50 strong young batsmen from all over the country on merit and the selection of these batsmen will be done by former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq.
The 50 batsmen will be selected and trained to hit sixes and long fours in Strike Force
The 50 batsmen to be selected will be trained to hit long sixes and fours. Strike Force aims to inject fresh blood into the T20 squad of the Mohammad Rizwan-led team. Players will be developed and added to the national team within one year of training.
This will be a massive boost to all the young talents in the country who are going unnoticed. Apart from Pakistan Super League, Strike Force will be a massive platform for young talents to showcase their talent and get an opportunity to represent the Nation.
π¨ PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has decided to introduce a 'Striking Force' to improve the Pakistan T20I squad. (Sohail Imran)
– Abdul Razzaq will lead the selection process.
– Strike Force will feature 50 young, strong drinkers selected on merit.
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Pakistan have had poor outings in T20Is of late
This comes after the poor performances of the Men in Green in T20Is of late. They have faced disappointing series losses against Australia national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team as they build the new team in the shortest format of the game.
The young guns who were selected for the team did not show much promise and could not go at all. Their poor effort with the bat was one of the main reasons why they lost the series against Australia national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team.
Strike Force will be a positive step in the development of Pakistan team in T20Is
Strike Force will be a positive step in the development of the team. This will enable them to have a strong core for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. In the T20 World Cup 2024, the Men in Green struggled to get going and were knocked out of the tournament right in the group stage.
The PCB also recently announced a change in leadership. Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as the new leader of the white-ball cricket team and so far, the wicketkeeper-batsman has done a great job as under him, the team has won the ODI series in Australia as well as South Africa.
Mohammad Rizwan would be keen to continue the same form as a leader in both formats. The batsman's first major assignment will be the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be a home tournament for them and they will be looking to defend their title.
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