In a landmark initiative blending education with cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed an agreement with a leading educational institution to provide scholarships for young cricketers across the country.
The partnership aims to ensure that aspiring players can pursue their academic ambitions alongside their cricketing dreams.
The signing ceremony took place at the PCB headquarters in Lahore, with Chairman Mohsin Naqvi serving as the chief guest. The event was also attended by Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, Director Domestic Cricket Abdullah Khurram Niazi, and GM Junaid Zia.
Under the agreement, 120 standout players from 16 regional teams in the Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 categories will receive free education under a three-year scholarship program.
PCB COO Sameer Ahmed and the educational institution’s CEO Qasim Kasuri formalized the deal, which is expected to transform the way young athletes are nurtured in Pakistan.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi hailed the initiative as a visionary step for the future of Pakistani cricket, saying:
“This partnership will allow our young players to focus equally on their education and their game. The goal is to produce well-rounded individuals — champions on the field and scholars off it.”
Naqvi added that the PCB plans to expand the scholarship network so that more players can benefit, calling it an investment in both cricketing excellence and intellectual growth.
This marks a rare but welcome fusion of sport and education in Pakistan — a move that could shape a new generation of cricketers ready to represent the country with both skill and wisdom.
