msb314
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Whilst I am very pleased that Haris and now Usman are finally getting a chance at the international level - they have both only played a handful of games are now 29 and 27 years of age respectively 
Lets face it - Haris and Usman should have both debuted in the ODi and Test team right after the 2011 WC had our "seniors" retired then but it was not to be.
What I am suggesting is for PCB to enforce a 21 year age limit before the Chief selector and head coach must debut a player in LOI in order to further his career at the international level. At a young age - the player can learn and adapt far more quicker at the international level than he would in domestic. he would rapidly gain match awareness and experience that would be great for his career. I think the best "career management" we have done in recent times is that of Babar who debuted at the age of 21 in 2015.
For Tests - I think it can be a bit flexible. Maybe the age limit should be 24 or 25 years of age.
Thoughts?

Lets face it - Haris and Usman should have both debuted in the ODi and Test team right after the 2011 WC had our "seniors" retired then but it was not to be.
What I am suggesting is for PCB to enforce a 21 year age limit before the Chief selector and head coach must debut a player in LOI in order to further his career at the international level. At a young age - the player can learn and adapt far more quicker at the international level than he would in domestic. he would rapidly gain match awareness and experience that would be great for his career. I think the best "career management" we have done in recent times is that of Babar who debuted at the age of 21 in 2015.
For Tests - I think it can be a bit flexible. Maybe the age limit should be 24 or 25 years of age.
Thoughts?