Karachi:Six-week Regional Academies Program for U-19 players in 16 regions will commence from June 21under the supervision of Regional coaching and support staff.
A total number of 20 players from each region, except Karachi and Lahore region will participate in this player development program. Karachi and Lahore will have 40 players each in their respective programs.
In addition, NCA coaches and consultants will also visit the academies for specialized lectures and coaching sessions.
The main emphasis during the program will be on improving the fitness, technical, tactical and mental skill capabilities of the players keeping in view cricket requirements and upcoming domestic season.
Fitness has been one of the major grey areas for Pakistan cricket team over the years and the team in green has one of the lowest fitness levels of its players among Test playing nations.
The program will be held in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Quetta, Lahore, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, FATA, AJK, Multan, DMJ, Islamabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar.