The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the details of upcoming U13, U16, and U19 trials, marking a significant opportunity for budding cricketers. Those successfully selected for the U13 and U16 teams will have the chance to showcase their skills in the regional tournaments for the 2023-24 season. Meanwhile, U19 selections will pave the way for participation in the inter-district tournaments for the 2024-25 season.
Aspiring players aiming for the U13 category must be born on or after September 1, 2010, and before September 1, 2014. For the U16 trials, eligibility extends to those born after September 1, 2007, and before September 1, 2011. U19 hopefuls need to meet the criterion of being born on or after September 1, 2005, and before September 1, 2009.
To ensure a smooth trial process, players are required to carry their B-forms, and at the time of wrist tests, smart cards will be essential. The PCB’s initiative not only provides a platform for young talent but also sets the stage for a vibrant cricketing future in Pakistan.
Here’s a table representing the 16 regions and their respective districts for the three age-group tournaments:
| Region | Districts |
|---|---|
| Abbottabad Region | Abbottabad, Buneer, Dir Upper, Haripur, Mansehra, Mardan, Swabi |
| AJK Region | Bagh, Kotli, Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Poonch |
| Bahawalpur Region | Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Pakpattan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur |
| Faisalabad Region | Bhakkar, Faisalabad, Jhang, Kasur, Mianwali, Sargodha |
| FATA Region | Bajour, Bannu, DI Khan, Khyber, Kohat, Kurram, Mohmand, North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Tank |
| Hyderabad Region | Badin, Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Thatta |
| Islamabad Region | Central Zone, East Zone, Gilgit Baltistan, North Zone, West Zone |
| Karachi Region | Zones I – VII |
| Lahore Region | East Zone, North Zone, West Zone |
| Larkana Region | Dadu, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Larkana, Shikarpur, Sukkur |
| Multan Region | DG Khan, Khanewal, Lodharan, Multan, Okara, Sahiwal, Vehari |
| D.M. Jamali Region | Jaffarabad, Lasbela, Loralai, Naseerabad, Sibi |
| Peshawar Region | Charsadda, Dir Lower, Nowshera, Peshawar, Swat |
| Quetta Region | Chaghi, Gwadar, Kalat, Khuzdar, Killa Abdullah, Noshki, Panjgur, Pishin, Quetta, Turbat |
| Rawalpindi Region | Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Rawalpindi |
| Sialkot Region | Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal, Sheikhupura, Sialkot |
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