First central contracts approved for Pakistan Under-19 players

It was decided at the meeting to award central contracts to Under-19 players for the first time.

According to head coach Shahid Anwar, after the team’s fine performance in England, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) invited the players, met each of them individually and praised their performance.

Mohsin Naqvi said central contracts would encourage young cricketers to perform better. He said the players’ confidence would grow when good performance was rewarded.

Captain Farhan Yousuf said the players had benefited greatly from the Under-19 development camps held in Multan over the past two years, and that they had produced positive results. He said meeting the PCB chairman and receiving central contracts for the first time was encouraging for the players.

Aliyan Salman said central contracts would raise the players’ confidence and morale. He said cricketers would be able to focus more on their cricket.

According to Jahangir Bilal, central contracts would also allow young players to support their families financially.

Rizwanullah thanked PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the Pakistan Cricket Board. He said the announcement of rewards and central contracts was a great encouragement for young players.