Cricket Australia and PCB to initiate a player exchange program for enhanced exposure

[BouncerGuy]

How would this help Team Pakistan? Need to arrange more tours I believe for the A team or at junior level teams.

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Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez reveals a team exchange deal between Cricket Australia and the PCB to allow developing players in both countries to experience more of their contrasting conditions. Aamir Jamal, player of the match, played club cricket in Sydney.

As per Mohammad Hafeez, there will be regular tours by U19, A, and Women sides from both sides to help players develop and get used to unfamiliar conditions.

Mohammad Hafeez during the post-match presser:

“We had a meeting with Cricket Australia Chairman and CEO and exchange program because we want it to have more visiting teams from Pakistan under 19 Pakistan A and women teams to visit Australia on a regular basis so that will help the teams in the future and that is obviously you will see very soon like an agreement will be signed and objective is all about that we come here on a regular basis and they come in Pakistan on a regular basis just to develop the game within the two countries because we need to practice more in this condition and they need more practice in Asian conditions this is what we are already discussing and I am very sure that very soon you guys will know that the agreement has been signed so this is a very good moment both the cricket boards like both boards basically want to work with each other for the right reasons.”
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[Major]

Well it depends.
Our players will most likely play club and grade 2 while theres will get straight in first class teams of ours.

 

[Savak]

PCB needs to spend out of pocket to arrange for frequent U19, A team tours to Australia.

Future tours to Australia must involve the squad having two months of rest and a full fledged training camp for a month in Perth and atleast 3-4 practice games in Perth.

IK ensured Pakistan arrived 6 weeks early in Australia on PCB's dime in 1992 and the team played around twelve practice games before the WC. Results were in front of everyone, that's what is required to put your best foot forward in Australia

 

[AMSS]

Excellent long term strategic thinking from AUS.

They want pakistan to be competitive in AUS to hedge against India's dominance on their balance sheet.

 

[Croma]

82,18 & 6-69

Singlehandedly responsible for Pakistan gaining a first innings lead with an advantage of setting target for AUstralia to chase.
If only the batsmen grabbed this chance he generated, we could have seen a Pakistani win in this test match.

It's fair to award him with the player of the match, as there was no stand-out player from Australia.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Would be great if this happens and it is much needed for Pakistan. Just look at some of the guys who played on this tour like Saud/Abdullah/Khurram/Salman/Abrar etc... have they ever played in Australia before even including A tours? I doubt it and it showed.

 

[Devadwal]

Australia main aim is to win a test series in india so they can use Pakistan for practice

 

[BouncerGuy]

How would this help Team Pakistan? Need to arrange more tours I believe for the A team or at junior level teams.

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Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez reveals a team exchange deal between Cricket Australia and the PCB to allow developing players in both countries to experience more of their contrasting conditions. Aamir Jamal, player of the match, played club cricket in Sydney.

As per Mohammad Hafeez, there will be regular tours by U19, A, and Women sides from both sides to help players develop and get used to unfamiliar conditions.

Mohammad Hafeez during the post-match presser:

“We had a meeting with Cricket Australia Chairman and CEO and exchange program because we want it to have more visiting teams from Pakistan under 19 Pakistan A and women teams to visit Australia on a regular basis so that will help the teams in the future and that is obviously you will see very soon like an agreement will be signed and objective is all about that we come here on a regular basis and they come in Pakistan on a regular basis just to develop the game within the two countries because we need to practice more in this condition and they need more practice in Asian conditions this is what we are already discussing and I am very sure that very soon you guys will know that the agreement has been signed so this is a very good moment both the cricket boards like both boards basically want to work with each other for the right reasons.”
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This is what I have been saying that A-teams and u19 teams should travel to SENA countries to get more used to those conditions. Good step taken by PCB

 

[Savak]

Australia main aim is to win a test series in india so they can use Pakistan for practice

Tbh Pakistani wickets are not even close to resembling Indian wickets. Indian wickets provide for more sporting contests

 

[jnaveen1980]

Australia main aim is to win a test series in india so they can use Pakistan for practice

Don't think it will be helpful. Besides with years of IPL exposure everyone knows about Indian surfaces thoroughly.

 

[MenInG]

So much talk - let's see what comes out of it.

 

[Major]

Pakistan needs to be careful here. There needs to be proper background checks. Last time around we had Aaron Summers coming in who turned out to be a pedophile and was convicted. He was the first Australian cricketer to play in our domestic leagues.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Better thing will be to have more A tours by Pakistan to Australia and South Africa.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

PCB needs to spend out of pocket to arrange for frequent U19, A team tours to Australia.

Future tours to Australia must involve the squad having two months of rest and a full fledged training camp for a month in Perth and atleast 3-4 practice games in Perth.

IK ensured Pakistan arrived 6 weeks early in Australia on PCB's dime in 1992 and the team played around twelve practice games before the WC. Results were in front of everyone, that's what is required to put your best foot forward in Australia

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Don't think it will be helpful. Besides with years of IPL exposure everyone knows about Indian surfaces thoroughly.

Pakistani pitches are different to sri lankan, bangladeshi and indian pitches.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Much needed program.Pakistan has a terrible record while playing in Australia since 1995.

 

[MenInG]

Old Boys Club supporting each other?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1743963870103056409

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA) have reached a general understanding on several cricket-related matters, and the finer details of a forthcoming exchange program are currently under discussion, with a formal agreement anticipated to be signed later this year, as disclosed by Chairman of the PCB management committee, Zaka Ashraf.

A primary focus of the agreement revolves around the scheduling of the Big Bash League and Pakistan Super League on distinct dates, aiming to prevent any overlap between these premier T20 leagues. This strategic move aims to avoid conflicts and enable cricket enthusiasts to fully enjoy both competitions without any scheduling clashes.

Another integral component of the agreement pertains to the facilitation of player availability and granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for participation in each other's leagues. This measure seeks to streamline the process and ensure a smooth transition for players moving between the leagues, fostering a cooperative environment between the PCB and Cricket Australia.

Additionally, Cricket Australia has expressed its willingness to contribute to the training of Pakistani curators. As part of this initiative, Pakistani curators will travel to Australia for specialized training, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for the preparation of sporting pitches in Pakistan. This collaborative effort aims to enhance the quality and consistency of playing surfaces in Pakistan.

 

[Ahmed216]

Old Boys Club supporting each other?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1743963870103056409

Aiming for selection in T20 WC squad based on his CPL experience

 

[FearlessRoar]

Zaka Ashraf, Chairman PCB Management Committee, held a press conference on Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. PCB COO Salman Naseer and League Commissioner Naila Bhatti were also present alongside the chairman.

Explaining the discussions that took place between PCB and Cricket Australia, Salman Naseer said:

“We talked about the challenges cricket boards are facing especially managing the amount of cricket in our FTP cycles. We are thankful to Cricket Australia because we have had a healthy interaction with them over the past few months. We have had discussions with them earlier, but we utilised this tour to finalise the plans.

“First of all, we addressed how there are clashes in league schedules because of how busy the calendars are. We wanted to ensure that the schedules for HBL PSL and BBL do not clash. We also discussed player availability. Since there is so much cricket to be played – with workload management and injuries being a big factor as well – we talked about facilitating NOCs for BBL and HBL PSL to further the pool of players available for the two leagues.

“We want to work together to strengthen the two boards’ relationship. We also want to increase tours for Under-19, Shaheens and Women’s teams too to make them an annual feature. This way, they can get exposure of Asian conditions and our younger talent can get exposed to their conditions. We are working on involving more countries to this plan as well and that will come with time. We addressed training and development too, especially for pitch curators. They agreed to run training programs for our groundstaff too. For our women’s team too, we talked about filling the gaps in our FTP. We will share more details as they will flesh out. We will be signing a formal agreement too.”

Q: Is there a timeline to the development planned with Cricket Australia?

Zaka Ashraf: “We have a broad understanding of the scheduling and both the boards are on the same page. They have a scheduling committee which will finalise the plan and it will then be approved by their board. Hopefully it will all be finalised this year.

“We have developed a training plan for pitch curators with Cricket Australia. We will first train curators and then send a head curator there so they can learn. Eventually we will build a team of curators. We will hopefully grow and train curators who can look after all the grounds in Pakistan.

“We have not won a Test series in Australia in the past three decades and we can only plan for the future to better that record. We want to make sure that the younger talent acclimatises to different conditions so whenever they get a chance, they do well for Pakistan at the highest level. So, planning for Under-19 and Shaheens will help with that. Other countries like South Africa will also benefit from such tours so we will look to invite more countries to this plan as well. As far as India-Pakistan series are concerned, both the boards are ready to play one another as long as there is government clearance.”

Q: Where will the profit from the broadcasting deal go?

ZA: “95 per cent of this money goes to the franchises while PCB only gets five per cent of it. Since franchise owners have invested in the HBL PSL, it is only fair that they earn this. It is a good sign for PCB too as it will help us expand the league, which we want to do in the near future. This shows that investing in HBL PSL is a lucrative opportunity.”

Q: Can you comment on other developments that you are planning?

ZA: “I will continue to work earnestly in my capacity as long as I am in office. We have had the meeting to set things in place for the elections as well. As soon as the governing board decides, we will have the elections.

“I am thankful to DHA leadership and administration as they have promised space for stadiums and grounds which can serve as training locations for young cricketers. We are talking to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government too as we wish to have HBL PSL’s inaugural game in Arbab Niaz Stadium. We want to build a ground in Islamabad, Bahawalpur and Gujranwala too and we are in talks with DHA over it. Punjab Government has been interested in helping us as well, so we are in talks with them too. We want to increase the number of grounds, to go along with the domestic contracts we offered to our men’s and women’s cricketers earlier. This will help expand our talent pool as well.”

Salman Naseer: “One of the major projects we took was upgrading the seating in stadiums. It is just awaiting final approvals. We want to ensure that the stadiums have comfortable seating. We are also moving towards green energy and reducing our carbon omissions. For that, we are looking to move towards solar energy as a resource for our stadiums.”

 

[Markhor]

Zaka Ashraf, Chairman PCB Management Committee, held a press conference on Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. PCB COO Salman Naseer and League Commissioner Naila Bhatti were also present alongside the chairman.

Explaining the discussions that took place between PCB and Cricket Australia, Salman Naseer said:

“We talked about the challenges cricket boards are facing especially managing the amount of cricket in our FTP cycles. We are thankful to Cricket Australia because we have had a healthy interaction with them over the past few months. We have had discussions with them earlier, but we utilised this tour to finalise the plans.

“First of all, we addressed how there are clashes in league schedules because of how busy the calendars are. We wanted to ensure that the schedules for HBL PSL and BBL do not clash. We also discussed player availability. Since there is so much cricket to be played – with workload management and injuries being a big factor as well – we talked about facilitating NOCs for BBL and HBL PSL to further the pool of players available for the two leagues.

“We want to work together to strengthen the two boards’ relationship. We also want to increase tours for Under-19, Shaheens and Women’s teams too to make them an annual feature. This way, they can get exposure of Asian conditions and our younger talent can get exposed to their conditions. We are working on involving more countries to this plan as well and that will come with time. We addressed training and development too, especially for pitch curators. They agreed to run training programs for our groundstaff too. For our women’s team too, we talked about filling the gaps in our FTP. We will share more details as they will flesh out. We will be signing a formal agreement too.”

Q: Is there a timeline to the development planned with Cricket Australia?

Zaka Ashraf: “We have a broad understanding of the scheduling and both the boards are on the same page. They have a scheduling committee which will finalise the plan and it will then be approved by their board. Hopefully it will all be finalised this year.

“We have developed a training plan for pitch curators with Cricket Australia. We will first train curators and then send a head curator there so they can learn. Eventually we will build a team of curators. We will hopefully grow and train curators who can look after all the grounds in Pakistan.

“We have not won a Test series in Australia in the past three decades and we can only plan for the future to better that record. We want to make sure that the younger talent acclimatises to different conditions so whenever they get a chance, they do well for Pakistan at the highest level. So, planning for Under-19 and Shaheens will help with that. Other countries like South Africa will also benefit from such tours so we will look to invite more countries to this plan as well. As far as India-Pakistan series are concerned, both the boards are ready to play one another as long as there is government clearance.”

Q: Where will the profit from the broadcasting deal go?

ZA: “95 per cent of this money goes to the franchises while PCB only gets five per cent of it. Since franchise owners have invested in the HBL PSL, it is only fair that they earn this. It is a good sign for PCB too as it will help us expand the league, which we want to do in the near future. This shows that investing in HBL PSL is a lucrative opportunity.”

Q: Can you comment on other developments that you are planning?

ZA: “I will continue to work earnestly in my capacity as long as I am in office. We have had the meeting to set things in place for the elections as well. As soon as the governing board decides, we will have the elections.

“I am thankful to DHA leadership and administration as they have promised space for stadiums and grounds which can serve as training locations for young cricketers. We are talking to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government too as we wish to have HBL PSL’s inaugural game in Arbab Niaz Stadium. We want to build a ground in Islamabad, Bahawalpur and Gujranwala too and we are in talks with DHA over it. Punjab Government has been interested in helping us as well, so we are in talks with them too. We want to increase the number of grounds, to go along with the domestic contracts we offered to our men’s and women’s cricketers earlier. This will help expand our talent pool as well.”

Salman Naseer: “One of the major projects we took was upgrading the seating in stadiums. It is just awaiting final approvals. We want to ensure that the stadiums have comfortable seating. We are also moving towards green energy and reducing our carbon omissions. For that, we are looking to move towards solar energy as a resource for our stadiums.”

All empty talk that we've heard many times before. How many of these wastes of a seat will even be around to oversee these programmes after the elections.