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PCB: Schedule for U13 and U16 trials announced

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  • Trials schedule is attached here

Trials for the U13 and U16 Cricket Association teams will be held from 15 December, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.

To provide ease of access and tap the talent of young teenagers in the far-flung areas, the trials will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, the 93 City Cricket Association coaches will shortlist 10 players from each City Cricket Association, following which they will travel to designated centres where 35 and 70 players for U13 and U16, respectively will be selected for wrist tests after their trials are held under the supervision of the junior selection committee.

The performers of School Cricket Championship will also be available for selection in the U13 and U16 teams.

Those players who are born on or after 1 September 2008 will be eligible to take part in the U13 trials, while players born or after 1 September 2005 will be eligible for U16 trials. The registrations of players will take place at the venues.

The trials will be conducted under strict Covid-19 protocols to ensure the health and safety of all those involved. The players are advised to bring their own food items, water and energy drinks, to keep themselves hydrated.

The players are required to wear white cricket clothing.

Criteria for participation in trials:

  • Players will be required to bring their both copy and original Bforms to the trials.
  • Players need to be resident of the respective Cricket Association, following documents will serve as proof of his residence.
  • Temporary or permanent address as mentioned on his CNIC/Bforms.
  • Address on the electricity bill. Bill should be in the name of the player or his father.
  • Notarized copy of lease/Rent agreement.

Covid-19 protocols for the trials:

  • No exchange of playing equipment allowed except for the bats
  • Players to maintain six-feet distance at all times
  • Players’ temperatures will be monitored at the entrance. Any player showing Covid-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter the venue.
  • No saliva will be used on the ball.
  • No entry will be allowed at the venue without masks and all players will be required to wear them except when within the boundary ropes

The players selected from the trials will feature in the six Cricket Association Teams which will eventually play the National U13 Cup and National U16 Cup tournaments next year.

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