Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi held a press conference in Lahore on Monday to share plans for domestic cricket and announce an increase in match fees for domestic players.
“There is no need to change the domestic structure, Pakistan’s domestic structure is not bad. We are launching the Domestic Champions Cup, held annually and played in all three formats to improve it further. One team will be allotted a high-performance camp,” he told the members of the press.
“Foreign players will also play in the Champions Cup, and domestic players’ match fees have also been increased. Five teams will participate in the Champions Cup, each with five legends.”
Talking about domestic cricket, he said that PCB will not tamper it. “There is no need for much change in the domestic infrastructure; because of the system, we were not able to select quality players.”
In response to a question about Waqr Younis’s responsibility, Naqvi said, “Waqar Younis is being given the responsibility to polish 30 boys. He has taken responsibility for making this team the best, and we will improve our domestic cricket in every way.”
“The chief selector will be able to select the players on merit, and the best players will be chosen for the team. The five players (Legend players) are also coming as advisors, and they will work with Waqar Younis and make an excellent advisory board,” Mohsin Naqvi added.
Advisor chairman Waqar Younis said, “The state of cricket is in front of us. It has to be improved. Cricket is our product. Unless it is fixed, cricket will not be able to move forward. When the chairman proposed that the Champions Cup should be held in which legends play a role, I liked this concept very much. It’s a good move, and I hope it pays off going forward.”
The news that Waqar Younis had been appointed as the chairman’s advisor to PCB was circulating in the media. However, PCB confirmed this news on Monday.
