‘King of Speed’ trials begin in Karachi today
PCB’s hunt for next pace sensation continues at National Stadium.
Former Test cricketers Salim Jaffer and Tauseef Ahmed will assess the young fast-bowlers at the trials. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
The Karachi leg of the ‘King of Speed’ trials, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) programme to unearth young pacers, kicks off today.
Former Test cricketers Salim Jaffer and Tauseef Ahmed will assess the young fast-bowlers at the trials that will begin at the National Stadium in the morning session from 9 to 12.
Yesterday, the trials were conducted in Faisalabad where dozens of aspiring fast-bowlers showcased their pace. Faisal Rana and Rana Adil were the selected candidates.
The trials began in Multan and Garhi Khuda Baksh where Atta Ullah, Amir Yamin, Wajid Ali and Mahfooz ahmed were selected.
After the completion of the trials, the three pacers selected via wild card entry will join pace legend Wasim Akram in the training camp to be set up for Pakistan fast bowlers at the National Stadium.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 15th, 2013.
The Karachi leg of the ‘King of Speed’ trials, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) programme to unearth young pacers, kicks off today.
Former Test cricketers Salim Jaffer and Tauseef Ahmed will assess the young fast-bowlers at the trials that will begin at the National Stadium in the morning session from 9 to 12.
Yesterday, the trials were conducted in Faisalabad where dozens of aspiring fast-bowlers showcased their pace. Faisal Rana and Rana Adil were the selected candidates.
The trials began in Multan and Garhi Khuda Baksh where Atta Ullah, Amir Yamin, Wajid Ali and Mahfooz ahmed were selected.
After the completion of the trials, the three pacers selected via wild card entry will join pace legend Wasim Akram in the training camp to be set up for Pakistan fast bowlers at the National Stadium.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 15th, 2013.