PCB's High Performance camp for elite cricketers called off due to COVID concerns

[MenInG]

Lahore, 1 March 2021: The High Performance department of the Pakistan Cricket Board will hold a month-long camp for elite cricketers who are either not featuring in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021 or knocking at the doors of international cricket or recently lost their places in the national side.

The camp will commence at the National High Performance Centre in Lahore on Tuesday, 2 March, in which the High Performance coaches will work on various technical and physical aspects of the elite cricketers.

The objective of this camp is three-fold:

To help the elite cricketers in identifying, working and overcoming their technical flaws so that they can be back in contention for reclaiming their places in the national side

To keep the players who are not participating in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021 remain connected and involved with the game so that they are ready and prepared for the April series in South Africa and Zimbabwe

To reward and encourage players who have impressed in the domestic circuit so that they can do better in the next season.

National High Performance Centre’s world-class coaches, including Atiq-uz-Zaman, Mohammad Yousuf, Mohsin Kamal, Saqlain Mushtaq, Umar Rasheed, will work with these elite cricketers according to a robust programme.

Director – High Performance, Nadeem Khan: “This camp is being organised as part of our philosophy and strategy to build the profile of the National High Performance Centre as a developing and finishing school for the cricketers so that our national coaches can extract the required performances at the international stage.

“This camp has been designed in such a way that the current players who are not part of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021 and may potentially be in contention for the April tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe can remain connected and can hit the ground running when they land in Africa.

“As part of our commitment, we have invited players who have recently lost their places in the national side. We believe it is our responsibility and obligation to provide them the necessary coaching support so that they can overcome their deficiencies and stake claims for national recalls.

“This camp was always envisaged to take place at the back of an extensive and complete domestic season 2020-21 so that we have more and complete data about the players than before the start of the season.

“The camp will be led by Saqlain Mushtaq, who will have the support of some of the most experienced and qualified coaches in Mohammad Yousuf, Atiq-uz-Zaman, Mohsin Kamal and Umar Rasheed. I am expecting Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis to also visit us regularly and, besides contributing in coaching, will also provide their inputs and feedback.

“This skill development and conditioning camp is a part of the combined strategy developed by the national team management in collaboration with the high performance department and national selectors of providing training and practice opportunities for national players.”

Chair of national men’s selection committee, Muhammad Wasim: “We have organised this camp as part of our plans of working on the technical aspects and improvement of the players dropped from the team. This is an excellent opportunity for these players to work on their shortcomings.

“We will be keenly observing as them as this camp will help us shape our plans for our upcoming international cricket commitments.”

Players invited for the camp are:

Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Ahmad Bashir, Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Bismillah Khan, Fawad Alam, Hammad Azam, Haris Sohail, Hasan Khan, Imran Butt, Irfanullah, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Nauman Ali, Rehan Afridi, Sajid Khan, Salman Irshad, Saud Shakeel, Tabish Khan, Taj Wali, Usman Salahuddin, Umar Khan and Yasir Shah

 

[Shafi]

After playing as international players for more than 10 years players like Azhar, Shafiq and Yasir still get invitation in High Performance camp. Really pathetic!!!!

 

[Savak]

Lol Waiting for a predictable, notorious individual to come and bash this High Performance Drama

 

[MenInG]

After playing as international players for more than 10 years players like Azhar, Shafiq and Yasir still get invitation in High Performance camp. Really pathetic!!!!

All these people need one to one coaching - not some camp where their issues can be hidden

 

[Shafi]

All these people need one to one coaching - not some camp where their issues can be hidden

Had they born in other countries they would have retired 2-3 years ago. But in Pakistan these expired players still need fake coaching and 1 performance in 10 matches to secure 3-4 series.

 

[Hasan123]

It's a good idea to keep players in rhythm and fit.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Not a bad idea, I wish they teach the sweep to some of our players as they’ll be facing nothing but spinners in Zimbabwe. This is a good thing to attend and not bad, get some practise in and never have any ring rust. Good luck in camp!

 

[Shoaibbtt]

It's a good idea to keep players in rhythm and fit.

Yep, players who did well can use this opportunity to work on certain kinks they have.

I really want the kings of playing spin teaching our batsmen the sweep shot or working on that. The WI spinners especially Rakheem will be a concern come the WI series.

Very impressed by PCB employing this, give players some rest and then let’s work for the next series.

 

[shamaan]

I would have prefered individual coaching but limit it to certain amount

 

[Hasan123]

Yep, players who did well can use this opportunity to work on certain kinks they have.

I really want the kings of playing spin teaching our batsmen the sweep shot or working on that. The WI spinners especially Rakheem will be a concern come the WI series.

Very impressed by PCB employing this, give players some rest and then let’s work for the next series.

Yep it's a smart thing to do. For test specialist it's long time before our next series. They can't just relax until then.

 

[Titan24]

It would be interesting to if Yousuf can help develop the game of some of these batsmen as well.

 

[Canistani Hero]

Some good names on that list - Saud, Kamran Ghulam, Umer Khan etc. Good to see.

 

[BigShak]

Good for Saud. Great opportunity to work with Yousuf. I’m sure MoYo will enjoy watching him bat too.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Yep it's a smart thing to do. For test specialist it's long time before our next series. They can't just relax until then.

I mean Pakistan shouldn't be troubled too much inshAllah come the Zimbabwe series but the WI series i still say will be a challenge. It's good our batsmen especially get to iron out and work on flaws. Muhammad Yusuf has done wonders for Faheem and i believe he can do the same for our middle order given the time we have for the next series. This will be great as well to get a good practise match as well.

Still not sure when the Zimbabwe series is as no dates have been announced??

 

[Hasan123]

I mean Pakistan shouldn't be troubled too much inshAllah come the Zimbabwe series but the WI series i still say will be a challenge. It's good our batsmen especially get to iron out and work on flaws. Muhammad Yusuf has done wonders for Faheem and i believe he can do the same for our middle order given the time we have for the next series. This will be great as well to get a good practise match as well.

Still not sure when the Zimbabwe series is as no dates have been announced??

I think Mohammed Yousuf can be a top class coach and certainly improve players. Would like him to work with the younger groups if possible. He could do some really good work.

I haven’t heard anything about the Zimbabwe series being announced.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

I think Mohammed Yousuf can be a top class coach and certainly improve players. Would like him to work with the younger groups if possible. He could do some really good work.

I haven’t heard anything about the Zimbabwe series being announced.

He can be an asset even to our veterans.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Training is always better than sitting idle watching cricket at home.

From the coaches, quite irked to see Umar Rasheed's name there. These Rahseed brothers have been leaching off PCB for decades. Whoever appoints them needs to be slapped.

 

[Saj]

Interesting that guys who have played 100s of matches for Pakistan need to be called up to such a camp.

I'd rather they worked with the guys who are less experienced at the international level.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Interesting that guys who have played 100s of matches for Pakistan need to be called up to such a camp.

I'd rather they worked with the guys who are less experienced at the international level.

I think instead of thinking this as an 'unfit' players camp this should be acknowledged as something positive. It's better to be practising rather than sitting idle and watching the PSL all day, this makes me happy they are doing this as players are utilizing their time well.

 

[UzmanBeast]

A move in the right direction.

Hopefully some of these players can get the help they require.

Someone like Umer Khan could be a great option for test matches if he is developed properly.

Interestingly, there's no Abrar Ahmed in the list, which is strange as he might be a potential spinner for the future.

PCB should know that an emphasis on spin is required, so there should have been more spinners in the camp.

 

[Ami]

ye...they're proper "hath-letes"...

 

[Shoaibbtt]

A move in the right direction.

Hopefully some of these players can get the help they require.

Someone like Umer Khan could be a great option for test matches if he is developed properly.

Interestingly, there's no Abrar Ahmed in the list, which is strange as he might be a potential spinner for the future.

PCB should know that an emphasis on spin is required, so there should have been more spinners in the camp.

People keep writing off Sajid Khan and i think he can be a potentially good option for us.

 

[BigShak]

A move in the right direction.

Hopefully some of these players can get the help they require.

Someone like Umer Khan could be a great option for test matches if he is developed properly.

Interestingly, there's no Abrar Ahmed in the list, which is strange as he might be a potential spinner for the future.

PCB should know that an emphasis on spin is required, so there should have been more spinners in the camp.

Abrar is with Zalmi for the PSL. That’s why he isn’t there. These are just the players who missed out on the PSL

 

[UzmanBeast]

People keep writing off Sajid Khan and i think he can be a potentially good option for us.

Yes, he's a good option but I'd like to see another season of him. We need a RA off-spinner and LA off-spinner in tests.

I think Nawaz should be used in tests as well, a better bowling option than Shadab in my opinion. He should work on his bowling to become a wicket-taker.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Abrar is with Zalmi for the PSL. That’s why he isn’t there. These are just the players who missed out on the PSL

I don't understand why Zalmi keep proceeding with Mujeeb, he's been below average for most of the tournament. They should look to give Abrar a game, just to see if he can have more of an impact.

 

[MenInG]

Pictures from camp:

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Pictures from camp:

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All positive stuff, inshAllah this enhances their abilities and they work on kinks. I like these kind of camps, hopefully some vids appear.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

No player is perfect and guys who are expected to be our match-winners need to be at the top of their game in every way because they are the ones with whom you have the biggest expectations.

I don't agree at all that only young players should be sent to the performance center. And I am glad PCB is sending Azhar, Yasir and Haris to the performance center. I am sure they will only benefit from training and the valuable advice of the coaches.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

No player is perfect and guys who are expected to be our match-winners need to be at the top of their game in every way because they are the ones with whom you have the biggest expectations.

I don't agree at all that only young players should be sent to the performance center. And I am glad PCB is sending Azhar, Yasir and Haris to the performance center. I am sure they will only benefit from training and the valuable advice of the coaches.

Think of it like a training camp rather than an improvement performance camp. This gets our players prepped for the next test series rather than twiddle their thumbs at home.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Think of it like a training camp rather than an improvement performance camp. This gets our players prepped for the next test series rather than twiddle their thumbs at home.

Like I said, I don't see what's wrong with calling it an 'improvement performance camp' either. Only an incredibly arrogant cricketer would think he does not have any deficiencies and has the game all figured out. There's always room for improvement and being in the presence of coaches who have played the game and understand it will only give these guys a fresh perspective on things they might not necessarily be that well-aware of. And I'm sure they know and understand that.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Like I said, I don't see what's wrong with calling it an 'improvement performance camp' either. Only an incredibly arrogant cricketer would think he does not have any deficiencies and has the game all figured out. There's always room for improvement and being in the presence of coaches who have played the game and understand it will only give these guys a fresh perspective on things they might not necessarily be that well-aware of. And I'm sure they know and understand that.

I think of it like a training camp for when a boxer is getting prepared. Every day is a school day, lots for all our players to learn from especially with a SLA trial coming up.

 

[LeedsGreen]

After playing as international players for more than 10 years players like Azhar, Shafiq and Yasir still get invitation in High Performance camp. Really pathetic!!!!

why is it? are they perfect? they are not playing psl this is a good way to keep them active and allow them to work on any issues they feel they might have

 

[Shoaibbtt]

why is it? are they perfect? they are not playing psl this is a good way to keep them active and allow them to work on any issues they feel they might have

Yep, it's just a training camp to keep you refreshed rather than sitting at home doing nothing.

 

[LeedsGreen]

Yep, it's just a training camp to keep you refreshed rather than sitting at home doing nothing.

exactly and for players like azhar and fawad who are getting on a bit and only play 1 format its important to keep them active

 

[Thunderbolt14]

People need to read the entire list.

Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Khan, Imran Butt, Irfanullah, Kamran Ghulam, Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Usman Salahuddin, Umer Khan

These guys have been selected for high performance coaching and are clearly in the national plans. That’s fantastic!

 

[UzmanBeast]

People need to read the entire list.

Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Khan, Imran Butt, Irfanullah, Kamran Ghulam, Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Usman Salahuddin, Umer Khan

These guys have been selected for high performance coaching and are clearly in the national plans. That’s fantastic!

I know most of the players and they're good choices to be at the NHPC.

Irfanullah should do well to impress the selectors, that third pacer spot is open for any competition given that Abbas has lost his role. He's lean and tall, and could be a good option for the middle overs. I'd also be looking at Shahnawaz Dahani for that role, a good bowler for the middle overs to run in and bowl fast at the body.

Sajid Khan should debut for us IMO, he's young and could prove to be useful. Nauman is old and not a viable solution to our test spin bowling troubles, which is why Sajid should get a chance soon.

The coaches need to work more with Abdullah and Usman Salahuddin, and make them into proper opening options. They both need to open in domestic cricket to show what they are made of.

Umer Khan could be a good option for all formats if he develops some consistency and is more economical with his bowling.

I don't know who this Hasan Khan guy is at all. Is he a bowler or a batsman?

 

[Kaddy]

Since he is free now, Babar Azam should also be sent to NHPC immediately. His performance against South Africa was below expectation. He needs to work on his game against left arm spin.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I know most of the players and they're good choices to be at the NHPC.

Irfanullah should do well to impress the selectors, that third pacer spot is open for any competition given that Abbas has lost his role. He's lean and tall, and could be a good option for the middle overs. I'd also be looking at Shahnawaz Dahani for that role, a good bowler for the middle overs to run in and bowl fast at the body.

Sajid Khan should debut for us IMO, he's young and could prove to be useful. Nauman is old and not a viable solution to our test spin bowling troubles, which is why Sajid should get a chance soon.

The coaches need to work more with Abdullah and Usman Salahuddin, and make them into proper opening options. They both need to open in domestic cricket to show what they are made of.

Umer Khan could be a good option for all formats if he develops some consistency and is more economical with his bowling.

I don't know who this Hasan Khan guy is at all. Is he a bowler or a batsman?

Agreed with all the above. Hasan Khan was former U19 captain and is an excellent finisher. 90% of Danish Aziz’s games where he played the role of finisher were done with Hasan Khan at the other end. He also bowls left arm spin and is very effective. Great fielder and has performances under pressure.

In the Pakistan Cup, he averaged 38 with the bat and 32 with the ball, which is quite decent and these were actually the best figures for any all rounder after Hammad Azam (ranked by bowling average).

Best all rounders in the Pakistan Cup 2021:
Hammad Azam (44/27).
Hassan Khan (38/32)
Anwar Ali (79/35)
Iftikhar Ahmed (41/36)
Qasim Akram (58/63)

In other words, the best domestic all rounder who is U30 is 22 years old. And much much better than Qasim Akram who is being overhyped these days (just look at that bowling average). We really a lost generation in between, and you might notice this with fast bowling as well. Not really sure why.

Anyways, he has enough natural batting talent, for LOI at least, that that can improve if he works with MoYo. It’s good that he was identified because it means Mohammad Wasim is statistically vigilant and also rewarding pressure performances. So good to see him at the NHPC along with the likes of Saud Shakeel, Umer Khan, Irfanullah, and Abdullah Shafique.

 

[Titan24]

In other words, the best domestic all rounder who is U30 is 22 years old. And much much better than Qasim Akram who is being overhyped these days (just look at that bowling average). We really a lost generation in between, and you might notice this with fast bowling as well. Not really sure why.

Hassan Khan was impressive this season with regards to the improvement he showed with his hitting ability however, purely as a batsman Qasim Akram has shown a higher ceiling till now in my opinion. While he wasn’t that impressive in national T20 cup, he averaged 57 in his debut list A season with a SR of 101 scoring 462 runs in 12 matches with highest of 108*. Further Qasim also averaged 35 in debut FC season, 8 matches with 3 50s along with taking 13 wickets at an average of 34.

Yes obviously Qasim has to improve his bowling (so does Hassan who averages 59 with ball after 30 odd list A matches) and a lot of aspects of his batting as well but, it would be really tough to not call Qasim a good young cricketer. As of now both are looking like batting all rounders but Qasim so far has shown more dimensions to his batting in my opinion.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Agreed with all the above. Hasan Khan was former U19 captain and is an excellent finisher. 90% of Danish Aziz’s games where he played the role of finisher were done with Hasan Khan at the other end. He also bowls left arm spin and is very effective. Great fielder and has performances under pressure.

In the Pakistan Cup, he averaged 38 with the bat and 32 with the ball, which is quite decent and these were actually the best figures for any all rounder after Hammad Azam (ranked by bowling average).

Best all rounders in the Pakistan Cup 2021:
Hammad Azam (44/27).
Hassan Khan (38/32)
Anwar Ali (79/35)
Iftikhar Ahmed (41/36)
Qasim Akram (58/63)

In other words, the best domestic all rounder who is U30 is 22 years old. And much much better than Qasim Akram who is being overhyped these days (just look at that bowling average). We really a lost generation in between, and you might notice this with fast bowling as well. Not really sure why.

Anyways, he has enough natural batting talent, for LOI at least, that that can improve if he works with MoYo. It’s good that he was identified because it means Mohammad Wasim is statistically vigilant and also rewarding pressure performances. So good to see him at the NHPC along with the likes of Saud Shakeel, Umer Khan, Irfanullah, and Abdullah Shafique.

Thanks for the clarification.

Both him and Qasim are all-rounders to look for in the near future.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Hassan Khan was impressive this season with regards to the improvement he showed with his hitting ability however, purely as a batsman Qasim Akram has shown a higher ceiling till now in my opinion. While he wasn’t that impressive in national T20 cup, he averaged 57 in his debut list A season with a SR of 101 scoring 462 runs in 12 matches with highest of 108*. Further Qasim also averaged 35 in debut FC season, 8 matches with 3 50s along with taking 13 wickets at an average of 34.

Yes obviously Qasim has to improve his bowling (so does Hassan who averages 59 with ball after 30 odd list A matches) and a lot of aspects of his batting as well but, it would be really tough to not call Qasim a good young cricketer. As of now both are looking like batting all rounders but Qasim so far has shown more dimensions to his batting in my opinion.

The difference between Qasim and Hassan is that while both are “batting all rounders” in name, Qasim’s bowling (60 average) is so mediocre that he is effectively a pure batsman and thus his competition is with people like Haider Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Rohail Nazir, Abdullah Shafique etc. I do not think Qasim is even remotely comparable to these folk.

Hassan is very decent all round. He should be looked at as a potential utility player in competition with Faheem, Shadab, Imad, and from the emerging crop, Mubasir Khan.

The reason this is important is that at the NHPC Hassan would be working on his batting with MoYo which is exactly what he needs at this point in time. Batting average is much easier to improve than your bowling average.

 

[MenInG]

Lahore: The ongoing National High-Performance Camp at the NHPC has been hit by COVID-19 after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official tests positive for the virus, ARY Sports reported.

No activities will take place at the NHPC camp today and the decision to resume the activities at camp will be made later.

Meanwhile, PCB has also shut Lahore’s offices and has instructed employees to from home for the next three days as a safety measure.

It must be noted that the cricket board had started a one-month camp at NHPC for elite cricketers. About 25 players are taking part in the camp as PCB aims to involve them during the off-season.

https://arysports.tv/no-activities-nhpc-camp-pcb-official-tests-covid-positive/

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Lahore: The ongoing National High-Performance Camp at the NHPC has been hit by COVID-19 after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official tests positive for the virus, ARY Sports reported.

No activities will take place at the NHPC camp today and the decision to resume the activities at camp will be made later.

Meanwhile, PCB has also shut Lahore’s offices and has instructed employees to from home for the next three days as a safety measure.

It must be noted that the cricket board had started a one-month camp at NHPC for elite cricketers. About 25 players are taking part in the camp as PCB aims to involve them during the off-season.

https://arysports.tv/no-activities-nhpc-camp-pcb-official-tests-covid-positive/

“Next 3 days” who keeps making this rule as a minimum you should all be quarantining at home for 10 days. I mean come on this is a mockery.

 

[MenInG]

Further on the camp suspension:

In the latest COVID-19 case to hit the PCB, a reliable source said the concerned official had not been in Karachi for the PSL but he had visited the training camp set up at the high performance centre in Lahore for Pakistan and bench players.

“The Lahore based players like Azhar Ali and Muhammad Abbas were all going home after the training but now the board has suspended the camp and will announce fresh dates with all players now to undergo fresh COVID tests as the board has also launched contact tracing of the official,” he said.

 

[UzmanBeast]

The difference between Qasim and Hassan is that while both are “batting all rounders” in name, Qasim’s bowling (60 average) is so mediocre that he is effectively a pure batsman and thus his competition is with people like Haider Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Rohail Nazir, Abdullah Shafique etc. I do not think Qasim is even remotely comparable to these folk.

Hassan is very decent all round. He should be looked at as a potential utility player in competition with Faheem, Shadab, Imad, and from the emerging crop, Mubasir Khan.

The reason this is important is that at the NHPC Hassan would be working on his batting with MoYo which is exactly what he needs at this point in time. Batting average is much easier to improve than your bowling average.

I watched a little bit of his bowling, he seems like another darter like Imad. I don't see the utility Hasan Khan offers in test cricket, maybe in T20 cricket and ODI but I don't see him doing well in tests.

Qasim Akram needs to develop some more consistency in his bowling. If he can bowl maybe 10-14 overs an innings in FC Cricket and take about 1-2 wickets without leaking runs, he could be an option considered for test cricket after spending a few more years in the FC circuit. He is a better ODI prospect IMO, looks like he's gonna be a Hafeez/Malik. Decent batsman, can bowl if needed, and the bowling isn't too shabby either.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I watched a little bit of his bowling, he seems like another darter like Imad. I don't see the utility Hasan Khan offers in test cricket, maybe in T20 cricket and ODI but I don't see him doing well in tests.

Qasim Akram needs to develop some more consistency in his bowling. If he can bowl maybe 10-14 overs an innings in FC Cricket and take about 1-2 wickets without leaking runs, he could be an option considered for test cricket after spending a few more years in the FC circuit. He is a better ODI prospect IMO, looks like he's gonna be a Hafeez/Malik. Decent batsman, can bowl if needed, and the bowling isn't too shabby either.

I’m speaking about limited overs. The only potential test all rounder from the young crop is Mubasir Khan.

Qasim Akram will at best be an Iftikhar Ahmed level bowler in Test cricket. In ODIs too.

 

[Pacy with wisdom]

I’m speaking about limited overs. The only potential test all rounder from the young crop is Mubasir Khan.

Qasim Akram will at best be an Iftikhar Ahmed level bowler in Test cricket. In ODIs too.

I have seen Qasim bowl. He has a good classical action and gets good drift. He is quite a few levels better than Chacha.

 

[UzmanBeast]

I’m speaking about limited overs. The only potential test all rounder from the young crop is Mubasir Khan.

Qasim Akram will at best be an Iftikhar Ahmed level bowler in Test cricket. In ODIs too.

To be honest, I wouldn't mind a young batsman at number six who can bowl a few overs if needed. Plus, the lower-middle order position suits Qasim as well, so he's a good investment for ODIs and T20s in my opinion.

Mubasir Khan needs more game time to see if his bowling is actually of good quality.

A lot of people left out Abrar Ahmed, and though his QEA Trophy wasn't great, I think he could be an option for the future if he gets chances in List A and T20 cricket.

 

[Savak]

Lahore: The ongoing National High-Performance Camp at the NHPC has been hit by COVID-19 after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official tests positive for the virus, ARY Sports reported.

No activities will take place at the NHPC camp today and the decision to resume the activities at camp will be made later.

Meanwhile, PCB has also shut Lahore’s offices and has instructed employees to from home for the next three days as a safety measure.

It must be noted that the cricket board had started a one-month camp at NHPC for elite cricketers. About 25 players are taking part in the camp as PCB aims to involve them during the off-season.

https://arysports.tv/no-activities-nhpc-camp-pcb-official-tests-covid-positive/

Lol at work from home for the next 3 days. It looks like the PCB still hasn't learnt its lesson. Incompetent organization.

 

[MenInG]

Further on the camp suspension:

In the latest COVID-19 case to hit the PCB, a reliable source said the concerned official had not been in Karachi for the PSL but he had visited the training camp set up at the high performance centre in Lahore for Pakistan and bench players.

“The Lahore based players like Azhar Ali and Muhammad Abbas were all going home after the training but now the board has suspended the camp and will announce fresh dates with all players now to undergo fresh COVID tests as the board has also launched contact tracing of the official,” he said.

PCB have confirmed that the camp has been called off due to COVID-19 concerns.

 

[MenInG]

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) called off the National High-performance camp of cricketers following COVID-19 positive Test of an official.

According to the sources, all players underwent COVID-19 Tests alongside women cricketers who attended a fitness test. Upon negative results, players will be allowed to go home. Whereas, in case of COVID-19 positive result, the player has to complete isolation period.

The male cricketers will once again gather in the training camp ahead of South Africa tour.

ARY

 

[MenInG]

A month-long ongoing camp at the National High Performance Centre (HPC) has ended prematurely in seven days, after a high-ranking official at the PCB headquarters was identified with the coronavirus.

A total of 24 cricketers were taking part in the camp, which included Azhar Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Imran Butt, Asad Shafiq, Ahmed Bashir, Bismillah Khan, Fawad Alam, Hammad Azam, Haris Sohail, Hassan Khan, Irfan Ullah Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Abbas, Nauman Ali, Rehan Afridi, Sajid Khan, Salman Irshad, Saud Shakeel, Tabish Khan, Taj Wali, Umer Khan and Yasir Shah.

Meanwhile, PCB carried out 69 Covid-19 tests at the High Performance Centre in Lahore yesterday, which all returned negative.

People who took the tests included players, coaches and support staff present at the aforementioned camp. Cricketers who reside outside Lahore have been allowed to return to their respective cities. All the staff working at Gaddafi Stadium will undergo Covid-19 tests on Wednesday. Upon returning negative, they will be allowed to return to work from Thursday.

According to sources, the board is planning to hold a national team camp at the National High Performance Centre from next week ahead of the upcoming South Africa tour.

The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will depart for Johannesburg on 26 March and will play three ODIs on 2, 4 and 7 April. Centurion will stage the first and third ODIs, while the second match will be played in Johannesburg. Following the 50-over matches, Pakistan and South Africa will feature in four T20Is.

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/n...ce-center-camp-ends-prematurely-in-seven-days

 

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The rise in coronavirus cases in Lahore has also created problems for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Board officials facing issues with the young cricketers camp which was supposed to take place in the National High Performance Centre (NHPC).

The PCB is yet to receive permission from the government to conduct the camp.

According to sources, a training camp was planned for cricketers who had been recently excluded from the national side or had been top performers in domestic cricket.

However, due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases, no decision has been taken.

The board officials maintain that they have asked the government for permission and are waiting for their response.

NHPC coaches are supposed to work with players who had been dropped from both the white-ball and red-ball teams.

The purpose of this camp is to work on cricketers with potential and bring improvements to their overall game.

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