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- The two chairs discuss cricket promotion and player development in Saudi Arabia
- Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has extended an invitation to the Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud, to visit Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches
- Urdu version of release is attached here
Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi met with the Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud, in Riyadh to discuss avenues for cricket development and player training in Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, Chairman PCB emphasised the importance of mutual collaboration to promote cricket in the region and offered extensive support in stadium development and cricket infrastructure enhancement in Saudi Arabia. He also proposed a player exchange programme to further cricket development in the both nations.
“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a strong bond, and we are ready to extend all possible support to strengthen cricket in Saudi Arabia. We look forward to welcoming Saudi players to Pakistan for training and development opportunities. Pakistan is every Saudi’s second home, and we are happy to collaborate on cricket development and infrastructure,” said Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi.
He added that Saudi Arabia could send its emerging players to Pakistan for training, and the PCB would provide comprehensive assistance for their development. Chairman Naqvi also highlighted the potential for a close working relationship between the two cricketing bodies to foster the growth of the sport in Saudi Arabia.
Chairman Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud, appreciated the PCB’s gesture and highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing interest in cricket, with nearly 18,000 active players in the Kingdom. “We are actively working on player development and recently won the ACC Challenge Cup. We are keen to collaborate closely with Pakistan to further cricket promotion and development in Saudi Arabia,” he said.
Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to cricket’s advancement in the region, with Chairman PCB reiterating his invitation to Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud to attend the ICC Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan in 2025.
Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi met Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Sports, Badr bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi, in Riyadh to discuss avenues for promoting cricket, player development, and stadium construction in Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi invited the Deputy Minister to visit Pakistan to watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches and offered full support in player development and cricket infrastructure enhancement in Saudi Arabia.
The two leaders agreed to introduce an exchange programme for players, umpires, and coaches between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to foster talent development and knowledge sharing.
Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi also assured full support for the promotion of women’s cricket in Saudi Arabia, expressing PCB’s commitment to assisting at every level.
“Pakistan stands ready to provide complete support for the growth of cricket in Saudi Arabia, including the promotion of women’s cricket. With abundant talent in Pakistan and initiatives like the Pakistan Super League (PSL), we are expanding the player pool significantly. We are also eager to share our expertise with Saudi Arabia to help develop cricket in the Kingdom,” said Chairman PCB.
The Chairman further invited Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Sports to visit Pakistan to experience the landmark 10th edition of the HBL PSL next year and explore collaborative opportunities for cricket development.
Deputy Minister Badr bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi thanked Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi for the invitations to the ICC Champions Trophy and the PSL, and he expressed enthusiasm for working closely with Pakistan to strengthen cricket ties between the two nations.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), formerly the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan, is the governing body for cricket in Pakistan. It oversees and organizes all tours and matches for the Pakistan national cricket team. A member of the International Cricket Council since 1952, the PCB represents Pakistan’s men’s and women’s teams in international cricket tournaments.
