Sports Board Punjab (SBP) organized the CM Punjab Champions League cricket trials at the Railways Stadium on Thursday.
More than 200 cricketers from Lahore Division participated in the trials where Pakistan’s former Test cricketers Kamran Akmal and Aizaz Cheema supervised the trials and evaluated the players' performances.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi and Senior General Manager Domestic Cricket, PCB Osama Sharoon also visited the venue to review the trial process. Divisional Sports Officer Lahore Tariq Khanzada and District Sports Officer Lahore Nadeem Naeem were also present during the trials.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that the players from all divisions of Punjab will participate in the CM Punjab Champions League. “The trials are being organized in all divisions of the province to trace best talented players”.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi announced that 12 men's and four women's cricket teams will participate in the CM Punjab Champions League. “Several national and international cricketers will also participate in the CM Punjab Champions League”.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi emphasized that every effort is being made to provide participants with the best possible facilities throughout the selection process and the tournament. “The participation of national and international cricket stars will enhance tournament's competitive standard and provide valuable exposure to young players”.