ABBOTTABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Army School of Physical Training in Kakul on Monday to oversee the ongoing fitness camp of the national cricket team, conducted by trainers from the Pakistan Army.
In a press statement issued by the PCB, Naqvi’s visit aimed to gain firsthand insights into the training camp and express gratitude to the Pakistan Army for their invaluable support in organizing the camp.
During his visit, Naqvi interacted with the players and expressed his admiration for their dedication and active participation in the camp. He praised the players for their high spirits and emphasized the importance of discipline in their future endeavors.
“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Army for their support to our cricketers. Their collaboration will not only enhance the fitness levels of our players but will also make them more disciplined in future,” Naqvi said.
He expressed hope that the fitness camp would prepare the players well for upcoming cricketing assignments, including the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled for June this year.
Naqvi also held a meeting with the selection committee to discuss the team’s selection ahead of the New Zealand T20I series, which was attended by captain Babar Azam. He briefed the committee on the progress made by the Board regarding the appointment of the head coach.
Visited Army School of Physical Training in Kakul, Abbottabad to meet the national team players and to inspect the training being imparted to them.
Extremely grateful to Pakistan Army, for arranging such a detailed and effective fitness camp in such a short span of time.…— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) April 1, 2024
The fitness camp, organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Army, commenced on March 26 and is set to conclude on April 8. A total of 29 players are undergoing fitness training as part of the camp.
