KARACHI: Sindh Sports Minister Sardar Muhammad Baksh Khan Mahar has announced a significant development regarding the formation of the Sindh Cricket Team for the upcoming Pakistan Cup, revealing a merit-based selection process at the regional level.
In a detailed video statement, the minister said that the Sindh government has decided to conduct structured trials in all categories to identify talented cricketers for the provincial side.
He urged the young cricketers to first send a one-minute video of their batting or bowling to the Sindh Sports Department via WhatsApp along with their name, category and mobile number.
“After reviewing the videos, talented players will be called for formal tests,” he said.
Bakhsh Khan Mahar added that after considerable efforts, the Sindh government has succeeded in making the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) a better platform for talent recognition in Sindh.
“This initiative is welcome for all provinces, but it is a big opportunity for Sindh in particular,” he said.
He confirmed that the Pakistan Cup is expected to be held by the end of May or the first week of June.
“Sindh has immense cricketing talent but many young players don’t get a chance to prove themselves. Now we have given them the right platform to showcase their talent,” the minister said.
He further explained that when matches are held under PCB, the Sindh government will handle its arrangements.
“Our aim is to bring forward as many young players as possible and give them opportunities,” he said.
The minister also announced that camps for trials would be set up in each division of Sindh to ensure maximum participation based on merit.
“We have worked hard to provide this platform to the youth of Sindh,” he said.
Concluding his statement, he highlighted the urgency and ambition behind the initiative, saying that the process of building a strong team should be fast and efficient, focusing not only on identifying talent but also on winning the Pakistan Cup.
“Time is running out. We are aiming not only to build a strong team but also to win the Pakistan Cup,” he concluded.