Azan Ahmed will lead Pakistan’s Under-17 team in the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The young batter has been part of the PCB’s player development programme. Pakistan will play six matches against Sri Lanka U17 in Multan in October.
The series will include one three-day match and five one-day games. Sri Lanka U17 will arrive in Multan on October 5. Both teams will train from October 6 to 8. The three-day match will be played from October 9 to 11.
Pakistan U17 Series Schedule
All six matches will take place at Multan Cricket Stadium. The five one-day games are scheduled for October 15, 17, 19, 21 and 24.
The PCB is continuing its focus on developing young cricketers. Its U17 programme gives talented players opportunities to improve their skills and gain valuable match experience.
A Skills Development Camp began in Faisalabad on July 30. The PCB selected players based on their performances in the National Men’s U17 Cup and other age-group competitions.
Azan Ahmed’s U17 Performance
Azan Ahmed has been one of the notable performers at the domestic U17 level. The Rawalpindi Region player impressed during the National Men’s U17 Cup.
He claimed eight wickets in a match against Lahore Blues in Faisalabad. He also made useful contributions with the bat during the tournament.
His performances helped earn him a leadership role for the upcoming Sri Lanka series.
Sri Lanka U17 Tour of Pakistan
Sri Lanka Cricket has also confirmed its Under-17 tour of Pakistan. The tour will take place in October and will include the same six-match schedule.
The series will give Pakistan’s emerging cricketers valuable international experience. It will also help them prepare for the next stage of the age-group pathway.
The PCB’s development programme focuses on improving players’ technical, tactical and physical skills. The programme also aims to prepare talented U17 players for the Pakistan U19 setup.
Pakistan will now prepare for the series in Multan. The opening three-day match between Pakistan U17 and Sri Lanka U17 will begin on October 9.
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