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PCB Awards Historic Central Contracts to Under-19 Players
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:45
PCB Awards Historic Central Contracts to Under-19 Players
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced central contracts for its Under-19 players, a first in Pakistan cricket history.
- •The announcement follows the Under-19 team's successful tour of England, where they won an ODI series.
- •PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi made the announcement, aiming to motivate young players to improve their performance.
- •Head coach Shahid Anwar praised the move as a significant step for age-group cricket.
- •The PCB has yet to disclose details of these new contracts or finalize central contracts for the senior men's team, whose previous contracts expired on July 31.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board announced central contracts for Under-19 players for the first time in Pakistan cricket history following their return from an England tour.
The previous central contracts for the senior men's team expired on July 31, and the PCB has not yet confirmed the release of the new contracts.
Head coach Shahid Anwar noted that the decision follows an invitation from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and aims to motivate young players to deliver better performances.
