PCB announce the establishment of a nationwide schools tournament (Kardar Cup) [Update post #57]

[#GreenRoars]

Lahore May 23, 2016:

PCB Chairman Shaharyar M. Khan has announced a nationwide schools tournament which will be known as the Hafeez Kardar Cup. This tournament will be organized by the PCB and will be administrated by all 16 regions and their 97 cricketing districts. The nation-wide tournament will feature private schools as well as well government schools for the first time in the history of Pakistan Cricket. Junior selectors will be tasked to monitor this tournament and the best players will be sent to the NCA for coaching. The finals of the Kardar Cup will be held in Karachi / Lahore depending on weather. It will be ensured that the matches do not interfere with schools examinations. The main objective of the schools program is to build a national base for junior cricket including more educated junior players.

The Kardar Cup will start from next cricket season and will be administered on behalf of PCB by Mr. Junaid Zia who will be PCB’s consultant on Schools Cricket.

A separate program for a national club championship and an inter—university competition will be announced shortly by PCB.

 

[Red Devil]

Good stuff!

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Every school needs to be giving some sort of funding by the PCB to buy equipment and train properly.

Kids from govt schools can't pay out of their pocket for equipment.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Impressive stuff.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

This is great

 

[Abid Z]

Junaid zia?? Not the son of general tauqeer zia?

 

[Hasan123]

Great news

 

[Square Drive]

Wonderful.

Things are definitely getting better mA. We rising.

 

[Mamoon]

Vey good news. Reviving school cricket is extremely important.

 

[Zeshan547]

A step in the right direction but patience and persistance is the key. And sad truth is we as nation lack in both these qualitites. But i appreciate the motive and hope execution is upto the mark as well. As in words of a poet "Shikwa_e Zulmat krnay se behtar hai, k apnay hissay ka ik deep jalatay jao"

 

[hur rizvi]

PCB should use Educational boards to cancel registration or atleast incur heavy fines on schools not participating in this tournament

 

[gazza619]

Seems like PCB is doing a lot these days but a lot of damage has already been done. I would still sack Shahryar and Sethi though.


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[anonymous_guy]

Shaharyar khan is doing a great job he should continue to lead the PCB for a long time

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[Ahson8]

Great news IF implemented properly.

 

[AFM]

Brilliant news. Mind boggling why it was never implemented earlier considering both India and Sri Lanka have had established school cricket systems for decades.

Long-term, I would like to see this as the established pathway to FC cricket. Each province should have one premier FC team which would compete in domestic cricket. Players would be selected from the inter-school and university tournaments. Of course, provinces could host their own inter-province tournaments and scout camps to widen their pool of players, but the school system should be the established pathway.

Not sure if I explained myself properly, but I'm drawing mainly from the NBA and NFL system where each year players are drafted from college competitions.

The only thing I would complain about is I wish it was established back when I was in school in the 90's

 

[Rafay Shafiq]

New obsession, educated cricketers

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Brilliant news. Mind boggling why it was never implemented earlier considering both India and Sri Lanka have had established school cricket systems for decades.

Long-term, I would like to see this as the established pathway to FC cricket. Each province should have one premier FC team which would compete in domestic cricket. Players would be selected from the inter-school and university tournaments. Of course, provinces could host their own inter-province tournaments and scout camps to widen their pool of players, but the school system should be the established pathway.

Not sure if I explained myself properly, but I'm drawing mainly from the NBA and NFL system where each year players are drafted from college competitions.

The only thing I would complain about is I wish it was established back when I was in school in the 90's

Would have to tightly manage process because nepotism can easily kick in at this level with Shakil Sheikh like fathers of kids in the schools. How you stop this from happening? Does Inzamam watch every game to make sure?

 

[Suleiman]

New obsession, educated cricketers

That's not the point of this. It's a side benefit, main thing people cry about as to lack of quality cricketers is a lack of a grass roots system, this is a step in establishing that. This is where you build a solid technique and learn the basics, not at the international level where a coach is supposed to baby feed a grown man into something else according to some here.

 

[MenInG]

New obsession, educated cricketers

Yes seems you have missed the whole point here!

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Well done PCB!

Do it well. Godspeed.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

A great step in developing a cricketing culture from the grassroots.

 

[Rafay Shafiq]

Yes seems you have missed the whole point here!

I understand the major thing is school cricket which is beneficial but nowdays chairman every statement comprises educated cricketer phrase

 

[Belawal2014]

PCB must persist with this, it will pay dividends in 10-15 years of time.

 

[Syed1]

I understand the major thing is school cricket which is beneficial but nowdays chairman every statement comprises educated cricketer phrase

The world leader in sports, USA, selects all its sportsmen from universities. They rule in the world in most Olympic and team sports. Coincidence? I think not.

 

[Syed1]

Excellent initiative. I hope this becomes a permanent thing..

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

The world leader in sports, USA, selects all its sportsmen from universities. They rule in the world in most Olympic and team sports. Coincidence? I think not.

Do they rule in cricket?

 

[Anis10]

Do they rule in cricket?

99% of the country doesn't even know what cricket is

 

[last_knight]

For schools and Colleges, give them grounds. Take back their Land from Land-Mafias.

 

[hussain.r97]

Brilliant initiative. Let's hope this doesn't stop after a season or two though. It needs to be an ongoing thing.

 

[Belawal2014]

Do they rule in cricket?

If they took it as seriously as they do American football and Baseball, they would.

 

[MightyObnoxious]

Great initiative. Hope it's done and implemented properly. Also, PCB should get on board with provincial Governments to arrange for grounds for school teams and with their kit sponsor to provide for equipment. Also, former first class cricketer as coaches. And if we are to implement American System properly, cricket scholarships for outstanding cricketers in top tier universities.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Probably the sanest thing to do after appointing Inzimam , well done to the PCB.

 

[big_gamer007]

If they took it as seriously as they do American football and Baseball, they would.

Nah that's a misconception.. They would need many things for it to fall in place.. Moreover they like their own sports ice hockey, American football, NBA etc they happy with all that.. They been trying soccer but haven't been competitive at top level for years now..

 

[JibranAnsari]

A very good step indeed.

But 47 % of school going age kids dont go to school in pakistan.

 

[Zeshan547]

A very good step indeed.

But 47 % of school going age kids dont go to school in pakistan.

47% ? totally wrong claim imo, can you provide any authentic proof? imo this figure won't be more than 20%.

 

[Zeshan547]

A very good step indeed.

But 47 % of school going age kids dont go to school in pakistan.

or may be you talking about only balochistan or some backward rural areas?

 

[www787]

New obsession, educated cricketers

Would do a lot more for cricket than educated posters on some forum.

 

[www787]

or may be you talking about only balochistan or some backward rural areas?

He specifically said Pakistan. Let's not your false patriotism ignore the facts, 47% of the kids in Pakistan are not in school for various reasons.

 

[Zeshan547]

He specifically said Pakistan. Let's not your false patriotism ignore the facts, 47% of the kids in Pakistan are not in school for various reasons.

and from where you got that figure??????

 

[Syed1]

Nah that's a misconception.. They would need many things for it to fall in place.. Moreover they like their own sports ice hockey, American football, NBA etc they happy with all that.. They been trying soccer but haven't been competitive at top level for years now..

Are you kidding me?

USA has been in the Round of 16/Quarters thrice in the last 4 FIFA WC. That is an excellent achievement for a country in which soccer/football is considered an extremely boring sport and hardly anyone watches it.

 

[Syed1]

A very good step indeed.

But 47 % of school going age kids dont go to school in pakistan.

Pakistan enrollment figures are in the 70-80% range, I wonder how you got that 47% figure..

 

[Syed1]

He specifically said Pakistan. Let's not your false patriotism ignore the facts, 47% of the kids in Pakistan are not in school for various reasons.

Not true at all. Last survey put the figure of enrollment above 70% at the very least.

 

[big_gamer007]

Are you kidding me?

USA has been in the Round of 16/Quarters thrice in the last 4 FIFA WC. That is an excellent achievement for a country in which soccer/football is considered an extremely boring sport and hardly anyone watches it.

Did you read the post I replied to before posting an out of context ignorant reply?

He mentioned USA would become the best at cricket if they tried.. There are lot of other factors involved in that.. USA has been trying soccer but still not no where near the best at it.. USA have their own sport and they don't need any other sports since football is the only true global sport they try at that..

Anyways no point arguing about something which will never happen..

 

[#GreenRoars]

A very good step indeed.

But 47 % of school going age kids dont go to school in pakistan.

Come on dude, it's wrong.

 

[big_gamer007]

Come on dude, it's wrong.

Quick google search shows 25mill kids don't go to school.. 58% only enrol for primary school so 42% seem to be the right number.. Not sure how accurate the stats are it was in an article from tribune.pk site not sure how reliable that publication is..

 

[Syed1]

Quick google search shows 25mill kids don't go to school.. 58% only enrol for primary school so 42% seem to be the right number.. Not sure how accurate the stats are it was in an article from tribune.pk site not sure how reliable that publication is..

Check this WB figure from 2014.

Its put gross enrollment of all school going kids in both sexes at 93%. (It should be noted that we are still below the South Asian average which is above a 100% since older folks can also be enrolled in primary school and hence increase the number beyond a 100%)

http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SE.PRM.ENRR/countries/PK-8S-XN?display=graph

 

[JibranAnsari]

Come on dude, it's wrong.

Sadly its right , they have even broken it down by provinces. 2nd lowest percentage of school going kids in the world.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Pakistan enrollment figures are in the 70-80% range, I wonder how you got that 47% figure..

Refer to this article

http://tribune.com.pk/story/946594/why-25-million-children-are-out-of-school-in-pakistan/

 

[Syed1]

Refer to this article

http://tribune.com.pk/story/946594/why-25-million-children-are-out-of-school-in-pakistan/

First of all that is not a news article but an op-ed.

Secondly look at the link from world bank that I posted in this thread.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Sadly its right , they have even broken it down by provinces. 2nd lowest percentage of school going kids in the world.

Haha na bro it's crap. Check WBD for the facts.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Haha na bro it's crap. Check WBD for the facts.

Wbd?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Haha na bro it's crap. Check WBD for the facts.

First of all that is not a news article but an op-ed.

Secondly look at the link from world bank that I posted in this thread.

Thanks a lot , I dont know from where tribune and many other newspapers in pakistan got their numbers.

 

[Ami]

Yes patience is the key and some ppl have pointed out.

20 years in my opinion for it show results...

 

[Xeeebon]

Very good steps by PCB at last...they should continue this for the future of pak cricket...well done and carry on...surely it will do a lot for pak cricket ��

 

[marlonbrowndo]

LAHORE May 31, 2016: Mr. Shahid Hafeez Kardar, Vice Chancellor Beaconhouse National University and son of Pakistan’s first Test Captain Mr. Abdul Hafeez Kardar (late), called upon Chairman PCB Mr. Shahayar M. Khan at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

Various issues of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting. Having recently shared PCB’s plans to revive university cricket at a meeting of Vice Chancellors of various universities, Chairman PCB discussed these ideas in detail with Mr. Kardar. “While the revival of club cricket is necessary, PCB is also keen to develop linkages with educational institutions across the country in order to further strengthen the game at the grassroots level,” stated Mr. Shaharyar M. Khan.

Chairman PCB shared his plans for the recently announced nationwide school cricket tournament. The tournament will be known as the Hafeez Kardar Cup. This tournament will be organized by PCB and will be administered by all 16 regions. Junior selectors will be tasked to monitor this tournament with the best players being shortlisted for training at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

Mr. Shahid Hafeez Kardar thanked Chairman PCB for honoring his late father Mr. Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Pakistan’s first ever Test Captain, by naming the planned school cricket championship in his name. In a bid to promote grassroots cricket in Pakistan, Mr. Shahid Hafeez Kardar announced a trophy and cash award of PKR 100,000 for Best School Player of the Year on behalf of the Kardar family.

“Cricket is a unifying force and a key tool for national integration. I wish Pakistan Cricket Board success in its efforts to further promote the game in the country,” said Mr. Kardar

 

[zn426]

The world leader in sports, USA, selects all its sportsmen from universities. They rule in the world in most Olympic and team sports. Coincidence? I think not.

It isn't all it's made up to be. Look at the University of North Carolina academic scandal. Many times athletes, especially in football and basketball, are given very easy courses of studies, tutors who "assist" them with homework (really, they do 90-100 percent of the work and the athlete signs their name, only the tutor and athlete sit together), etc. Why do you think so many professional American athletes go bankrupt within 2-3 years after leaving their sport?

You do have a point for the Olympic sports, those students are more academically motivated as they do not necessarily have their sights set on representing the US in Olympic or world competition.

 

[MenInG]

Lahore April 6: The first edition of the A.H. Kardar Cup Inter-School Tournament has commenced with matches taking place across Lahore and Karachi on the opening day.

The City School and The Fahim School won the two matches played on the opening day of the Karachi round. Over in Lahore, Qila Lachman, GPSS Wahadat Road, GHS Gulberg and GMHS Model Town won their respective matches.

Some 9000 school going kids are going to take part in the tournament which will be staged in 21 cities around the country.
The tournament was launched at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Lahore last week, Chairman PCB Shaharyar Khan, Chairman PCB Executive Committee Najam Sethi, Director Game Development Aized Syed, Director Media Amjad Hussain Bhatti, Shahid Kardar s/o A.H. Kardar Vice-Chancellor Beacon House University.

The tournament trophies have been donated by Mr. Shahid Kardar while he also announced a prize of Rs 100,000 for the Best Player of the Tournament. By April 21, all 21 cities would be engaged with simultaneous matches all across the country.

Through this initiative PCB is honouring the outstanding services of Late Abdul Hafeez Kardar who was Pakistan’s first Test captain. The legendary Mr. Kardar had a great vision for development of the game across the country and the Inter-School program has been devised to recognize his efforts in promoting cricket in Pakistan.

Tournament Features:

-A total of 21 cities are involved in this record breaking event that is set to engage some of the leading schools across the country besides ones where sport activities are scarcely held.

-Up to 20 schools will be participating with their school names in each region/city (10 public schools and 10 private schools). Also schools having more strength of students will have the option of not merging with other schools.

-Total indirect participation of schools across Pakistan: Minimum Participation = 675 Schools approx. Maximum Participation = 900 Schools approx Total direct participation of schools across Pakistan: Maximum Participation = 348 Schools approx Total direct participation of school players across Pakistan: Maximum Participation = 9,000 School players approx.

• Regional/City U-16 School cricket Championship: Regional/City U-16 School cricket Championship in each region will be held from 5th of April to 25th of May. Result: One regional/City U-16 school cricket champion from each region/city.

• Pool matches (Regional champions) Pool matches will be played between the champion regional/City school teams. This tournament will be played in July (after the month of Ramazan). Result: Top team from each pool will qualify to play semi-finals.

• Semi-final and Final (Pool champion) Semi-final and Final will be played in July. (In summer vacations, after Ramadan) Result: One “National U-16 school cricket champion”

-Participating players. A player has to be a student of the given school and the age of the player has to be 16 years and 4 months in August each year to participate in this tournament. Age verification process which is finalized by PCB has set January 1 2001 as the cutoff dates for eligibility of the participating players.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Lets see if the tournament makes it to the 3rd year.

 

[MenInG]

A.H.KARDAR CUP 2017 School Cricket Championship

Lahore Region Final at Gaddafi stadium, Lahore

GPSS 196-6 in 35 overs (Bilal Munir 47*, 6x4s, 57 balls, Burhan Imtiaz 42, 6x4s, 52 balls, Muhammad Usman 1-14, Tariq Khan 1-21)


CDG Qila Laksman Singh 198-4 in 32.2 overs (Fahad Munir 56, 6x4s,1x6, 57 balls, Ahil Javed 44*, 5x4s, 1x6, 34 balls, Kashif Ali 1-24, Mohsin Irshad 1-31)


Result: CDG Qila Laksman Singh won by 6 wickets.

Man of the Match: Ahil Javed (CDG School)

 

[moghul]

A great initiative by PCB, hope they will manage it properly.

During school days, enthusiasm for the game is at its best.

 

[ataullah]

U - 13 Basic Coaching Program - 2017

Lahore- April 17, 2017: National Junior Selection Committee has selected the following 33 players to attend NCA U – 13 Basic Coaching Camp 2017 starting from 18th April 2017 till 30th April at National Cricket Academy under the elite panel of Coaches. The selection of players for this program is based on their performance in recently concluded PCB U13 Inter Region Tournament 2017. The selected players are:-

Saad Baig, Kashan Faheem, Ali Hassan, Hassan Iqbal, Muhammad Atif (Karachi), Faraz Ahmed, Hamza Ali, Hasnain Babar (Sialkot), Shuja Zaheer, Wajid Khan (Abbottabad), Shamyl Hussain, Umair Akhtar (Islamabad),M. Saram (Quetta), Basit Ali (Dera Murad Jamali), M. Ammar, Zain ul Abidin, Husnain Majid, Aun Muhammad, Abdul Wahab (Bahawalpur), Ali Dilshad Butt, Usama Zahid (Lahore), Zunair Hussain (Rawalpindi), Tahir Khan(Peshawar), M. Farooq, Haseeb Khan, Abdur Rehman, Akhtar Nawaz (FATA), Ibtesam Rehman (Faisalabad),Akash Ali (Larkana), Raza Aziz (AJK), M. Shehzad, Arafat Ahmad (Multan), M. Waleed (Hyderabad)

The players are instructed to report on 18th April 2017 at National Cricket Academy, Lahore.