Pakistan U17 Cricket Squad Announced to Face Sri Lanka

News Desk
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a 16-member Pakistan Under-17 squad to face the visiting Sri Lanka Under-17 cricket team in an upcoming home series, with promising young talent Azhan Ahmad appointed to lead the side.
Azhan Ahmad, who recently demonstrated strong leadership credentials while captaining the Rawalpindi regional side in domestic fixtures, was handed the reins following a rigorous selection process overseen by the junior selection committee in Lahore.
The squad comprises top-tier performers from various regional tournaments held over the past year.
This upcoming bilateral series holds immense strategic importance for the development of grassroots cricket in Pakistan, providing emerging players with vital international exposure.
Cricket analysts view such youth exchanges as the backbone of the national pipeline, crucial for nurturing future Test and white-ball internationals.
The training camp for the selected squad is scheduled to commence shortly in Lahore ahead of the opening fixture against Sri Lanka. Further details regarding the match schedule, venue allocations, and broadcasting rights are expected to be formally released by the cricket board in the coming days.