Training Camps commence for Emerging and U19 players

Afghanistan Cricket Board started training camps for both U19 and Emerging teams today in Nangrahar province for the purposes of better training and preparation. It is aimed at picking players from both the teams who showcase better fitness, skills and talent.

The training camp for both the U19 and Emerging players have started today ( November 23,2020) and will last till the 10^th of December this year.

There are 21 players in theU19 training camp out of which 15 players will make their way to the U19 team who will play against other countries’ teams after their full preparation and training.

As stated by the member of the selection committee: “ There are such players among these 21 who have already been picked from the previous training camps in Nangrahar which was organized for the U16 and U17 and these 21 showcased their talent and skills during those training camps. In addition to this there are 2 players from the U19 World Cup as well”.

Member of the selection committee further added that this camp has started especially for the purposes of better preparation and skills development of the players and players’ age is also very important for them. It is considered to pick players who do not cross the eligible age by the U19 World Cup and at the same time, this is also a very sensitive matter now to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Member of the selection committee adds: “Selection committee as per its policy considers to pick a team of 15 players from these 21 at the camp who are more stronger than their rival teams and bring more success.”

It is important to note that there is a training camp for the emerging player ( Under 23)  other than the training camp for the U19 and around 50 players are busy at the training there.

Member of the selection committee of the Afghanistan Cricket Board mentioned that only the players who have shown good performances at the Grade 2 and 3, last year’s U19 and domestic cricket competitions.