The start of Pakistan’s top domestic cricket tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, has been pushed back again, with sources saying it won’t kick off on Oct. 20 as planned. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hasn’t finalized the schedule yet, leaving fans and players hanging about when the country’s biggest first-class competition will finally get underway.
The delay isn’t surprising, though. PCB’s domestic season has been quite the rollercoaster lately. Earlier this year, the Under-19 domestic event was halted just a day after it started, making this the second major disruption in a short span. Now, all eyes are on the PCB’s domestic department, which is reportedly waiting for the green light from Chairman Mohsin Naqvi before locking in any new dates for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
Insiders suggest an official announcement is on the horizon, but there’s still a lot up in the air. In the meantime, the domestic department isn’t sitting idle; they’re preparing for the possibility of more delays. Teams representing various departments have been told to get ready for the President’s Trophy, another first-class tournament set to begin on Jan. 6, just in case the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy doesn’t come through on time.
The PCB might have to switch gears and prioritize the President’s Trophy if the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy’s troubles continue. It’s becoming a bit of a waiting game, leaving the players in limbo and the fans wondering when they’ll see some solid domestic cricket action.
These disruptions are raising questions about the board’s handling of the domestic cricket calendar and leaving many to wonder how these delays will impact the sport’s development in the country. Everyone’s just hoping the final word from PCB comes soon, so Pakistan’s cricket community can finally move forward.
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