Pakistani Cricket Board (PCB) announced the launching of Pakistan’s first ever trials for under 13. The U13 Catch Em’ Young Program 2017 aims to identify and recruit young and talented players from grassroots level.
The three day trials will be held simultaneously in all 16 regional cricketing centers from 18th March. The trials will be open and trial matches will be held. During these 3 days regional teams will be selected and finalized. One week pre-tournament camp will also be held at all regions from 2nd April to 9th April 2017.
Then a two week basic coaching camp will be held for the top 24 players in Multan. From which players will be selected for Pakistan U-13 team. T20 inter regional matches will also be played among the teams at 4 different venues.
PCB launches U13 Catch Em' Young Program nationwide for youth development pic.twitter.com/JGmtYRfsin
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) March 17, 2017
Eligibility criteria:
- Only those who are born after or on 1st September 2003 will be eligible.
- Original ‘B’ Form issued by NADRA or age certificate issued by school.