Karachi Whites throughout the closing of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24. — PCB/File
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the upcoming first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, initially scheduled to begin on October 20, in response to sources.
The nation’s premier home cricket event faces uncertainty, with closing particulars for the present season but to be determined.
Sources throughout the PCB revealed that the board’s home division is awaiting approval from chairman Mohsin Naqvi on a number of key issues, together with the brand new dates for the event.
The board is anticipated to announce the revised schedule quickly.
This isn’t the primary disruption to PCB’s home calendar.
Earlier, the Beneath-19 home event was additionally suspended after simply at some point of play.
Sources say the home division has additionally instructed departmental groups to arrange for the Presidents Trophy, a backup event, ought to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy expertise additional delays.
“As a contingency, departments have been asked to be prepared,” stated a supply.
The Presidents Trophy is a first-class event for departmental groups which is at present slated to start on January 6.
If delays in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy proceed, the insiders recommend that the cricket board can prioritise the Presidents Trophy.
